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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16136178 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 75 of 88 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels
Adjusted.
5 Positions.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20502.G244.16S2319.161899M1240.H6737.L5123.23J189 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.42 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.63% Analyzing 1,198 Sales Question Mark
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 · September 22, 2024

Serial Number 16136227 was reported as accurate.

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