Pocket Watch Database

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: 18085070
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1908
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21716.G293.16S2750.161908M325.O13504.L5280.23J244
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
531.55
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: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.57% Analyzing 1,719 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate this run as lever-set. However, #18085188, #18085070, and #18085040 have been reported as lever-set (railroad grade).

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 18085070 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 18085070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is lever set!.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 18085040 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

davidce 1 · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 18085009 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 18085423 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 18085423 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 18085188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a railroad grade and has gold jewel settings
with diamond end stones. Lever set 23 jewels
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

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 18085253 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number 18085410 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 18085301 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number 18085229 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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

Anonymous · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 18085314 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 18085314 was reported as accurate.

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