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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: 27128191
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1930
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 103 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1908
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham, Mass.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
6 Positions
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25308.G382.16S3832.161908M1378.O15690.L5563.23J335
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ 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.


avpalermo Supporter 568 · 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 36 · 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