Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 19011115
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1908
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 22249.G312.16S2945.161908M515.O13819.L5329.23J265
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.05% Analyzing 1,721 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists do not designate this run as lever-set. However, several reports have indicated that some or all movements in this run are 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.


Reaganlee 53 · February 21, 2022

Serial Number 19011473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2021

Serial Number 19011471 was reported as accurate.

Quetley 3 · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 19011734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19011734. Lever set diamond end stones
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 19011448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Diamond end stone
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Siebefa Supporter 17 · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 19011140 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Pounder83 20 · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 19011329 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

cwworley 1 · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 19011007 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 19011007 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 19011329 was reported as accurate.

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

Davef120 3 · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 19011803 was reported as accurate.

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

aconner 62 · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 19011278 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 19011926 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 19011342 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 19011683 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is lever set,Has faceted diamond end stone,Thought
vanguards were RR approved
Curator Response: The Waltham Serial Lists do not indicate this run as being lever-set. However, if your watch is lever-set, it certainly would be accepted for railroad service at the time.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 19011283 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 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 19011200 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 · April 19, 2016

Serial Number 19011200 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 27, 2015

Serial Number 19011314 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

txtimefan Supporter 101 · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 19011842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is lever set model, not pendant, and it has a
diamond end stone.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 19011311 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
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

michaelroot 1 · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 19011222 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