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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: 27538627
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 106 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Lossier
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
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: 25424.G385.16S3857.161908M1398.O15764.L5566.23J338
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: 36 (1.80%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · January 15, 2024

Serial Number 27538616 was reported as accurate.

henry47 Supporter 10 · December 16, 2023

Serial Number 27538820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2023

Serial Number 27538345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 27538156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2021

Serial Number 27537982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 27538126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 27538290 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 27538876 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 27538983 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 27538200 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 27538548 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 27538616 was reported as accurate.

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

cranemaker Supporter 73 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 27537386 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 27538241 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 27537720 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 27538076 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 27538616 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 27538802 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 28, 2019

Serial Number 27538041 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 27537962 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

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 27538582 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 27538624 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 29, 2018

Serial Number 27537269 was reported as accurate.

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

oilseed Supporter 470 · June 19, 2018

Serial Number 27538125 was reported as accurate.

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

mellund 1 · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 27538591 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 27537426 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 27538212 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2017

Serial Number 27538200 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 27538614 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 27538528 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 27537484 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 16, 2016

Serial Number 27538441 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 27538441 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 27538441 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 27538441 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2016

Serial Number 27537606 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 19, 2016

Serial Number 27537518 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 27538130 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 27537671 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 27537671 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 27537671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mostly correct. Just to add this one is a wind
indicator, Lossier hairspring, otherwise as
listed. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 27538895 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 27537837 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 27538675 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 27538212 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

jackallen 70 · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 27538104 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 27537777 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 27537890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: These are railroad grade watches #27537890
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 27538215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement adjusted to 6 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch