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: 26964080
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 102 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
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
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25246.G381.16S3825.161908M1371.O15658.L5561.23J334
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: 38 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 1,718 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.


mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · December 6, 2022

Serial Number 26965833 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I forgot to mention has a dual hour hand in gold
as well. PICS soon

Anonymous · October 3, 2022

Serial Number 26964837 was reported as accurate.

funkywatches 69 · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 26964425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2021

Serial Number 26965832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2021

Serial Number 26964023 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct, except this one is a wind indicator
style. Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 26965889 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 26965889 is stamped 21 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 26965522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 26965808 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 405 · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 26964416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 26964094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 26964867 was reported as accurate.

Chronos89 6 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 26964080 was reported as accurate.

Chronos89 6 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 26964080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 26965257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 26964080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 26964691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 26965764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 26965765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 26964850 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 188 · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 26965836 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 26965056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 26965056 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 26965856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 26965920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 26964850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 26964624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 26964992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 26965413 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is pendant set not lever set,
possibly because was sent to England and is within
an English Silver case.

kbarnes81 54 · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 26965283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 26965283 was reported as accurate.

giptwatchrepair 26 · May 31, 2016

Serial Number 26964849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2016

Serial Number 26964147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 26965357 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 26964999 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 26964147 was reported as accurate.

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

redsox1 74 · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 26965097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade and Railroad Approved is Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

watchtone 36 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 26965413 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 15, 2014

Serial Number 26965512 was reported as accurate.

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

ClockMan 3 · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 26964147 was reported as accurate.

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

TommyPaulette 50 · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 26965265 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind lnde.4hands
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

cnrengr 24 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 26965293 was reported as inaccurate.

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

repco1o1 8 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 26964849 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

vstroetzel 10 · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 26965099 was reported as inaccurate.

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