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: 16137477
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 77 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 20504.G246.16S2321.161899M1242.O12840.L5124.19J309
Database Version: v52.235
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.46% Analyzing 77 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists are ambiguous regarding the setting method for this run. However, #16137010, #16137128, and #16136958 have been 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.


Airman426 1 · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 16137128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is lever-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:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · August 26, 2021

Serial Number 16136958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever 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:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

cmdraven 3990 · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 16136958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever-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:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Emilios Supporter 5 · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 16137010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is lever set, I own the watch.
The database indicates it is a pendant set - and
this is impossible as the watch is a railroad
grade model.
Thanks.
Emil
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Waltham Serial Lists are ambiguous regarding the setting method. Lever-set movements are frequently found in these runs, so it is unsurprising that your watch is lever-set. Also, many railroads across the United States would have accepted pendant-set watches at the time of production (c.1907), so that point is irrelevant. This is a common misunderstanding about the progression of railroad requirements. I have added your report to the research notes for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 16137138 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 16137195 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 16136540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 17, 2019

Serial Number 16137477 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 16137076 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · May 20, 2017

Serial Number 16136838 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 16137477 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

rjbeck 150 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 16137477 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 16136821 was reported as accurate.

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

Rupert 10 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 16137313 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 · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 16137278 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