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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/16030406
Access Date: December 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch
American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

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

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16030406 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 62 of 88 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Church 1892 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20357.G220.16S2276.161899M1197.O12754.L5066.23J169 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 100.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 91.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.100% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		42 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.63% Analyzing 1,198 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #16028055: Verified as 23 Jewels. #16029269, #16028703: Reported as 23 Jewels.
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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 · May 12, 2024

Serial Number 16027796 was reported as accurate.

strikeph Supporter 24 · May 9, 2024

Serial Number 16030406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2024

Serial Number 16028853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 16028853 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 16029937 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · January 19, 2023

Serial Number 16029263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mixed run agreed, this one is 23 jewels!.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 16030214 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 16030214 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

texnet 684 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 16028703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I know this is a mixed run, but for the record,
this one is 23 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 16028703 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

sanderson 35 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 16029269 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note 23 Jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

WrongCentury Supporter 24 · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 16028055 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial is a 23-jewel model.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 16029672 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

CJEmpire3 113 · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 16027805 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 16028691 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 16029404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Automatic 254 · October 21, 2020

Serial Number 16028746 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 16029354 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 16028565 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 16030639 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

oilseed Supporter 471 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 16030414 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 16028727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 16030644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 16028265 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 16030165 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked 23j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 16028265 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 16028274 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is stamped 23 jewels. The rest seems
to be accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 16030529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · August 28, 2018

Serial Number 16028914 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

jbaron 4 · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 16028500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 16030673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch has 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

bcwatchman Supporter 14 · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 16028074 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one has 23 jewels, marked on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 16030165 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch has 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 16030165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 16030165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 16029589 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

syfre92 18 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 16027838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 16030329 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also marked "23 jewels." cheers.
duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 16029781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 16030329 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WALTHAM, VANGUARD #16030329 IS 23 JEWEL, NOT 21
JEWEL. THE REST OF THE INFO SEEMS CORRECT.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 16028228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS IS 23 JEWEL WATCH
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · April 13, 2016

Serial Number 16029177 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 16030673 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 16030673 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 16029068 was reported as accurate.

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

Pwatchdoc Supporter 14 · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 16028437 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 16029339 was reported as accurate.

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

irishred 38 · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 16029248 was reported as accurate.

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

irishred 38 · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 16029248 was reported as accurate.

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

irishred 38 · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 16029248 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