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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19011115 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 123 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 22249.G312.16S2945.161908M515.O13807.L5332.23J265 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 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 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.54% Analyzing 1,752 Sales Question Mark
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 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 63 · 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