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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: 20047093
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 56 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 22890.G334.16S3181.161908M750.O14218.L5396.23J281
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 1,718 Sales
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