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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: 16178285
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
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
Railroad Grade: Yes
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: 20568.G254.16S2332.161899M1253.O12875.L5158.23J197
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
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 (2.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.33% Analyzing 1,186 Sales

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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.


RomanWatchRepair 33 · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 16178369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 16178177 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 16178080 was reported as accurate.

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

USNRet 140 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 16178080 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 16178263 was reported as accurate.

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

RomanWatchRepair 33 · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 16178369 was reported as accurate.

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

RomanWatchRepair 33 · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 16178369 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 16178369 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 16178061 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 16178319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted in 5 positions
lever set
Railroad Grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 16178319 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 · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 16178471 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 1, 2013

Serial Number 16178319 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 · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 16178319 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 3970 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 16178319 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