Pocket Watch Database

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 Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 16120634
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 72 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20480.G238.16S2313.161899M1234.O12829.L5111.23J186
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.55
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: 3 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.95% Analyzing 1,186 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements

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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 · October 22, 2022

Serial Number 16120685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewels, not 23 Jewels
I am a layman but the rest looks to be the same
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number 16120708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2021

Serial Number 16120726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 16120734 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

von1943 Supporter 376 · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 16120634 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

von1943 Supporter 376 · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 16120634 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

djstar 10 · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 16120634 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

Anonymous · August 29, 2016

Serial Number 16120561 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

pwdmbj Supporter 555 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 16120769 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also stamped 5 position adjustment
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

pwdmbj Supporter 555 · August 20, 2015

Serial Number 16120769 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 13, 2014

Serial Number 16120577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a factory fitted plug inserted
where the jewel count normally is, and is marked
21 not 23 ??? *****@lasercraft.com.au
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch