Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 14056921
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 138 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19170.G179.18S11260.181892M378.O12077.L4806.21J231
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.44% Analyzing 478 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


2251lyle 78 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 14057100 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 28, 2023

Serial Number 14056922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 14056724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2022

Serial Number 14056647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 14056681 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 555 · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 14056823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 14057129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 14057093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 14056218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 14056218 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 14056760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 14056295 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21J movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 14056502 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Says 23 jewel on movement
Lever set located at about 2:00 on watch

Miguel 47 · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 14056227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2015

Serial Number 14056227 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 14056766 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: nickle finish
adjusted 5 positions
railroad grade yes

Anonymous · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 14056339 was reported as accurate.