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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Special Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Special

Mixed Run. Some Marked "Signal" or "Special W.C."

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16106297 Question Mark
Grade: Special Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20459.G113.16S2311.161899M1232.O12808.L5102.21J317 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.02% Analyzing 261 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #16106297: Verified as Grade "Vanguard" with 19 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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 16106297 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The "Special" designation indicates perhaps a
variety of movements in this run. 16,106,297 is
finished as a 19-jewel Vanguard, OF, LS.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 9, 2019

Serial Number 16106228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a marked 19J adjusted 5P lever set
"Vanguard" with standard features and components.
Looks like a mixed run here. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Jonnyredb 4 · October 7, 2018

Serial Number 16106261 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2018

Serial Number 16106111 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 16106111 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 16106111 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 16106111 was reported as accurate.

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

DaveReid 52 · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 16106198 was reported as accurate.

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

JLashbrook 110 · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 16106198 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1899-Vanguard with dial signed Schierwater & Lloyd
, Liverpool [UK]. 19J Pendant set (not modified).
Finish Nickel with usual gold ornamentation,
diamond end-stones, jewelled barrel. Suggest
batch for export. Photo available.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Special Pocket Watch