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: 19063759
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 22316.G317.16S2974.161908M544.O13860.L5348.23J269
Database Version: v52.235
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: 40 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 1,718 Sales
Research Note: This is a mixed run with pendant-set and lever-set movement. Lever-Set would qualify to railroad service while pendant-set would not.

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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.


Jhasburgh Supporter 3 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 19062653 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct except mine is Pendant Set
and not Lever set. I dont know how that changes
the RR grade portion. Thank you.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

SleepyDoggieDog 35 · July 19, 2022

Serial Number 19063428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2022

Serial Number 19063294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 19062714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 19063165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 19063488 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 19063026 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 19063065 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Mcam122 1 · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 19062904 was reported as accurate.

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

aaardvark 3 · June 14, 2020

Serial Number 19063025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MINE HAS WIND INDICATOR
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 19064225 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 19063168 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 19064080 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 19063373 was reported as accurate.

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

watchman4831 193 · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 19063488 was reported as inaccurate.

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

dfchong 837 · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 19063014 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 19063467 was reported as accurate.

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

Waltham97 1 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 19064083 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 19064083 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 19063767 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 19062732 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 19064350 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 19062724 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 19062724 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 19062724 was reported as accurate.

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

watchtone 36 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 19062658 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has 5 positions and is a up/down or wind
indicator movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 19063621 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 19063452 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 19063452 was reported as accurate.

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

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 19063161 was reported as accurate.

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

trucker 25 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 19063812 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 19063015 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is adjusted to 5 positions and it has
an up/dn indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 19063404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever not pendant
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 15, 2013

Serial Number 19063300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has Up Down on face at the top. 20 yr gold
plate case. VANGUARD
Just as to be RR grade. Novice so don't
understand other features you listed for it.
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 · April 23, 2013

Serial Number 19063663 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 24, 2013

Serial Number 19063286 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 20, 2013

Serial Number 19063286 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