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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16178417 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 88 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 36,109 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed 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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels.
Adjusted.
5 Positions.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20568.G254.16S2332.161899M1253.O12863.L5159.23J197 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (2.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.31% Analyzing 1,196 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.


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 4083 · 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