Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18042064 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 123 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Ohlson 1908 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
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 21658.G287.16S2725.161908M300.O13460.L5269.23J236 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
531.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
483.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.528% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (2.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.82% Analyzing 1,754 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.


Dystopiologist 15 · August 16, 2024

Serial Number 18042031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 18042027 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 18042318 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 11, 2018

Serial Number 18042316 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 18042403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this one
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 18042064 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 18042489 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 18042282 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's lever set, marked adjusted 5 positions (i.e.
railroad grade), and looks like your lower photo,
not your upper.

Cheers duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch