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 Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19077053 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 44 of 123 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels.
Adjusted.
5 Positions.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 22328.G319.16S2978.161908M548.O13854.L5353.23J271 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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 (2.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.66% Analyzing 1,747 Sales Question Mark

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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.


charder1 1 · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 19077053 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · July 12, 2020

Serial Number 19077024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 19077438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 19077007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 19077007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 19077007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 19077479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 19077430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 19077069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Where can I send pictures of this watch with
"lever set" to have the Railroad Grade changed to
"yes" ?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

sleepneasy 1 · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 19077035 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 19077035 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 19077078 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 19077078 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch