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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: 23171181
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 82 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Pressed Raised Cup Settings
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Center Wheel Material: Gold
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
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
23 Jewels
Adjusted.
6 Positions.
Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 24422.G361.16S3659.161908M1212.O15205.L5517.23J312
Database Version: v52.221
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: 24 (1.20%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 23171140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 23171202 was reported as accurate.

PatrickFain 4 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 23170181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2020

Serial Number 23171139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 23170153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 23171998 was reported as accurate.

1David 9 · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 23171869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 23171644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 23171000 was reported as accurate.

HorologyLLC 11 · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 23170751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 23170489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 23171726 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · January 12, 2018

Serial Number 23170550 was reported as accurate.

Careymoira 1 · July 10, 2017

Serial Number 23171726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2017

Serial Number 23171726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 23171249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2016

Serial Number 23170609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2016

Serial Number 23171098 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 23171546 was reported as accurate.

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

sidneyb 4 · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 23170170 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 23171420 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 23171420 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 23171420 was reported as accurate.

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

Stones3006 43 · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 23171982 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 23171850 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2015

Serial Number 23171850 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 23171371 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 23170028 was reported as accurate.

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

1David 9 · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 23171869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a railroad grade. Otherwise all stats are
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

kbarnes81 54 · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 23171546 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 23171863 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 23170855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to 6 positions, railroad grade, nickel
plates, 24 hour up-down
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 23171700 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 23170158 was reported as accurate.

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

pkjelpaso 13 · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 23170515 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 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 23170515 was reported as accurate.

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