Pocket Watch Database


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: 28739919 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1935 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 109 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 Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25557.G388.16S3875.161908M1413.O15845.L5572.23J341 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
40 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.82% Analyzing 1,754 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.


GFHunter Supporter 28 · September 1, 2024

Serial Number 28739294 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · August 22, 2023

Serial Number 28739878 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Waltham Ruby 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

steve288 264 · May 30, 2022

Serial Number 28740367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this one has a wind indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 28740481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2021

Serial Number 28739234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 28740196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2020

Serial Number 28739357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 28739026 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I'm holding the watch in my hand, and it's a
"Ruby" model 17 jewel wristwatch.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 28740471 was reported as accurate.

tfieser Supporter 3 · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 28739808 was reported as accurate.

DaleBryant 50 · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 28739321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 28740081 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 28740859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 28740080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 28739245 was reported as accurate.

katy1217 1 · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 28740641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2017

Serial Number 28739267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has a wind indicator function and is adjusted 6
positions. Cheers. duffy l.

jorgeikd 4 · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 28739919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 28739405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 28740416 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 28739311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 28740650 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has a wind indicator. Adjusted 6 positions

Stones3006 43 · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 28739883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 28739382 was reported as accurate.

jerrym107 5 · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 28739713 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1908 has winding indicator is railroad grade
adjusted to 6 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 28739941 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Wrstratton 134 · December 10, 2013

Serial Number 28739295 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model- 1908. Winding indicator. Adjusted --6
positions. Railroad grade-- Yes. Plate-- nickel,
damaskeened. Movement finish--nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 28740650 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is an indicator.
Six positions.
Waltham Vanguard
SER: 28740650
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 28739336 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch