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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16141335 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1892 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 950 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 169 of 191 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Ohlson 1908 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20511.G247.18S11727.181892M509.O12832.L5129.21J326 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.560 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.16%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.30% Analyzing 488 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 1006 · August 17, 2024

Serial Number 16140862 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: For the record, this one is 23J, no wind
indicator.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1183 · January 4, 2024

Serial Number 16141336 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 190 · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 16141189 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · February 8, 2023

Serial Number 16140825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 23 jewel Vanguard with wind indicator
with diamond end stones.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 15, 2021

Serial Number 16141043 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Vanguard 18 size serial number 16141043 is
23 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 16140848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 23 jewels
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #174747358093]

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 16141043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 16141368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 16140930 was reported as accurate.

sellekp 1 · July 25, 2020

Serial Number 16140840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 16141223 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5320 · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 16140848 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 16141058 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4151 · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 16141058 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4151 · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 16141058 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 23 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and confirmation.

steve288 264 · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 16140840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2018

Serial Number 16140950 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is stamped 23 jewels

Andrewmoon 7 · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 16141478 was reported as accurate.

propwelder 30 · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 16141478 was reported as accurate.

dkirker 5 · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 16141087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 23 jewels
Wind indicator

callaway 2 · March 31, 2017

Serial Number 16141200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 23 jewels

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ANGUARD-POCKET-WATCH-MOD-1892-24HR-CANADIAN-DIAL/2
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dfchong 837 · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 16141200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 16141330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J. Adjusted 5 positions. Railroad grade: yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

pallen22 1 · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 16141620 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel, not 23 ...thanks
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 16141443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 16140797 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

sammyd 9 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 16140796 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch