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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: 18123208
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
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
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 21767.G300.16S2764.161908M339.O13537.L5297.23J252
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.80% Analyzing 1,715 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not explicitly designate this run as lever-set. However, #18122626, #18122816, and #18122713 have been reported as lever-set.

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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 · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 18122842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2023

Serial Number 18123415 was reported as accurate.

NickYorks 13 · November 23, 2022

Serial Number 18123208 was reported as accurate.

DaveReid 52 · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 18122719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 18122719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 18122816 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: LEVER SET
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 18122876 was reported as accurate.

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

Gronow 8 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 18122830 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 18123406 was reported as accurate.

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

waltham1833 71 · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 18123406 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 18123045 was reported as accurate.

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

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 18122522 was reported as accurate.

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

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 18122552 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 18122552 was reported as accurate.

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

XenoR7912 36 · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 18122713 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is Lever set
Adjusted to Temperature, Isochronism and 5
Positions
Railroad Grade
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
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 28, 2016

Serial Number 18123428 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 · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 18122626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
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 · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 18122830 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 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 18123214 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 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 18123214 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 17, 2013

Serial Number 18123057 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 17, 2013

Serial Number 18123057 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