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: 16136178
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 75 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels
Adjusted.
5 Positions.
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20502.G244.16S2319.161899M1240.H6741.L5122.23J189
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.95% Analyzing 1,186 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate the run as lever-set or pendant-set. However, #16136228 has been reported as pendant-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 · November 1, 2019

Serial Number 16136178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2019

Serial Number 16136228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number comes up as "lever-set", yet
mine is pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 16136178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 16136178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 16136178 was reported as accurate.

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

chingalia 193 · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 16136164 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