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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 18042064
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1908
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
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: 21658.G287.16S2725.161908M300.O13472.L5268.23J236
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
528.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
483.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.528%
Registry Population: 12 (2.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.80% Analyzing 1,715 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.


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