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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: 16121102
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 74 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
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: 20482.G240.16S2315.161899M1236.O12830.L5112.19J306
Database Version: v52.245
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: 8 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.46% Analyzing 77 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not designate range as Lever-Set. #16121111, #16121404, , #16121303, and #16121449 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 · January 15, 2023

Serial Number 16121177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 16121036 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 · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 16121270 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 · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 16121372 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 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 16121303 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16121303 is a lever set movement. Please add to
database.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 14, 2019

Serial Number 16121303 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 · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 16121111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set and adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 16121379 was reported as accurate.

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

alandye 52 · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 16121404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: also, movement is lever set in addition to being
marked "adjusted 5 positions" and being railroad
grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 16121449 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 16121449 was reported as accurate.

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