Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

G.C.T. Military

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 27443346
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 105 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25397.G384.16S3849.161908M1391.O15745.L5565.23J337
Database Version: v52.245
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.05% Analyzing 1,721 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.


Wlane9106 8 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 27443371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2023

Serial Number 27443784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 27443882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 27443997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 1, 2018

Serial Number 27443997 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 23 jewels dose not have a lossier
hairspring and is pendant set and is stamped U.S.
ARMY A.C. on lower plate by balance.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 25, 2017

Serial Number 27443641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate. Wind indicator present. cheers
duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 27443871 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 27443747 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 27443589 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish -nickel
Crown set
Wind indicator present
Adjusted to 6 positions
Railroad grade no
Black radium dial with "G. C. T." Printed between
wind indicator bit and center post
Letters "U.S. ARMY A. C. " on base plate next to
escapement
Military issue, unknown MIl. Spec. Numbers.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dougralls 2 · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 27443180 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 27443528 was reported as accurate.

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