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: 25896904
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 94 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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.
U.S.A.
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: 24957.G373.16S3760.161908M1307.O15508.L5545.23J325
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: 31 (1.55%)
$ 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 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 25895716 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 16, 2023

Serial Number 25895797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2022

Serial Number 25895134 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct, but like your first report, this one
is a wind indicator.
Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · March 22, 2022

Serial Number 25896910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 25895063 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 25896170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 25896336 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 25895621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 25896008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 25896182 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 25896904 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 4, 2016

Serial Number 25895289 was reported as accurate.

stryler480 5 · May 17, 2015

Serial Number 25896212 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 25895806 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ADJUSTED 6 POSITIONS
RAILROAD GRADE YES
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

OldClip 2 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 25896995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 25896586 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

shovelhead 66 · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 25895696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Adj. 6 Pos. Marked Lossier Inner Terminal
Hair Spring, Has Wind Indicater Dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch