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: 20038383
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 22880.G333.16S3175.161908M744.O14209.L5392.23J280
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ 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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 20038203 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number 20037540 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 20037652 was reported as accurate.

funkywatches 69 · September 7, 2021

Serial Number 20038327 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 20038317 was reported as accurate.

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

akristyb 10 · April 12, 2020

Serial Number 20038131 was reported as accurate.

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

akristyb 10 · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 20038131 was reported as accurate.

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

wicozani 73 · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 20038409 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 371 · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 20037543 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 371 · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 20037543 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 20037843 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 14, 2016

Serial Number 20038130 was reported as accurate.

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

locomotive Supporter 81 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 20038041 was reported as accurate.

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

51Cards 19 · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 20038135 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 20038219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plugged 6 positions
Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring
(but is not the wind indicator)

Paul-T photos available
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 20038088 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 20038411 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 20037834 was reported as accurate.

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