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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: 27128131 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1930 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 103 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 Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Ohlson 1908 Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
6 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25308.G382.16S3832.161908M1378.O15678.L5566.23J335 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
531.55 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
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.54% Analyzing 1,752 Sales Question Mark

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 644 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 27128771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2023

Serial Number 27128107 was reported as accurate.

tyger64 2 · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 27128435 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 27128915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6P and wind indicator style. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 28, 2018

Serial Number 27128771 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted # of positions = 6, not 5.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. 27128771 Verified as Marked "6 Positions" [eBay #401556113759]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 27128915 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 · September 20, 2017

Serial Number 27128724 was reported as inaccurate.

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

SKINNERX 14 · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 27128191 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 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 27128672 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

watchtone 37 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 27128580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is adjusted 5 positions and is also a
wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 27128198 was reported as accurate.

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