Pocket Watch Database

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: 20029882
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 54 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: Lossier
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
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: 22870.G331.16S3173.161908M742.O14201.L5388.23J279
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.80% Analyzing 1,715 Sales

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 20030092 was reported as accurate.

Raveller Supporter 7 · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 20029755 was reported as accurate.

10mueller 38 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 20029526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 20030367 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2017

Serial Number 20030076 was reported as accurate.

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

ncplumber 150 · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 20029882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 20030262 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 · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 20029913 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 20029591 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 20029755 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is lever
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 · July 24, 2014

Serial Number 20029755 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

wabash 134 · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 20029903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel Finish
Adjusted to 6 Positions
Lossier Hairspring
Ohlson Regulator
Wind Indicator
Railroad Grade
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 · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 20029775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding indicator
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