Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 14199980
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 299
Grade/Model Run: 54 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 19397.G206.16S1989.161899M929.O12228.P5085.19J251
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100%
Registry Population: 6 (2.01%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.33% Analyzing 77 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate this run as lever-set. However, #14199944 has been reported as lever-set.

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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.


Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 14199827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

XenoR7912 36 · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 14199944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set, Adj 5 Positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

TheAdmiral 94 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 14199980 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

DANCETEACHER 2 · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 14199827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 14199980 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch