Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 20047093 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 56 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 Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 22890.G334.16S3181.161908M750.O14206.L5400.23J281 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.550 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
531.79 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.31% Analyzing 1,758 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: According to reports, movements within this run are either marked "5 Positions" or "6 Positions."

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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.


Anonymous · January 25, 2024

Serial Number 20047195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2024

Serial Number 20047195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2023

Serial Number 20047430 was reported as accurate.

Max7777 3 · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 20047004 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2020

Serial Number 20047378 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 20047236 was reported as accurate.

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

retireenow 11 · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 20047997 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement shows Adjusted to 5 Positions, not 6.
Curator Response: Please see research note: "According to reports, movements within this run are either marked "5 Positions" or "6 Positions.""
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 9, 2019

Serial Number 20047445 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 20047594 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 20047530 was reported as accurate.

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

XenoR7912 36 · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 20047573 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has engraved with 5 Position, maybe Waltham
change from 5 to 6 Pos. during this time period?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 20047680 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2017

Serial Number 20047527 was reported as accurate.

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

arthur1957 21 · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 20047093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement with serial number #20047093 is marked
6 positions not 5.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

mccuskerjim 17 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 20047275 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 20047074 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 20047074 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 20047074 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number 20047270 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is adjusted 5 positions and is railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 20047270 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 20047904 was reported as accurate.

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

irishred 38 · June 1, 2014

Serial Number 20047507 was reported as accurate.

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