Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 1623 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 1623

Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 29306229
Grade: No. 1623
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,064
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Ohlson 1908
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: 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: 25631.G1.16S3887.161908M1425.O15911.L5576.23J344
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
137.16
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.150%
Registry Population: 73 (1.46%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.33% Analyzing 314 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 · March 6, 2023

Serial Number 29309617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2022

Serial Number 29305749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2022

Serial Number 29306754 was reported as accurate.

daaim19 75 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 29307472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2022

Serial Number 29309801 was reported as accurate.

GammaSky 3 · November 28, 2021

Serial Number 29309265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 29306443 was reported as accurate.

clone1 Supporter 22 · September 12, 2021

Serial Number 29306754 was reported as accurate.

spongsdad 3 · July 28, 2021

Serial Number 29306229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2021

Serial Number 29305167 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is for a pendent set Waltham
Vanguard.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

joel45 86 · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 29307223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number 29309661 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · April 12, 2021

Serial Number 29309813 was reported as accurate.

sroglum Supporter 36 · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 29305343 was reported as accurate.

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

jeromeschley 60 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 29306140 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 29309654 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 29309644 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 29307125 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2020

Serial Number 29309671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wrong regulator type
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The lookup table indicates this movement is fitted with the Ohlson 1908 regulator, standard for his grade during the era. Does your watch have a different regulator?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 29307238 was reported as accurate.

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

CPRail 1 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 29308234 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 29305585 was reported as accurate.

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

Windtime 8 · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 29309979 was reported as accurate.

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

avpalermo Supporter 568 · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 29306488 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 29306613 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 29308456 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 29305979 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 29305801 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 29305801 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 29307274 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 29306332 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 29307274 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 29309091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The gold jewel settngs are not screw set. They are
friction fit.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 29307656 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Photo is wrong of movement I can send correct
photo if needed
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 · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 29307656 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 29309045 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 29307648 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 29306230 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2017

Serial Number 29307591 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 29307415 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · January 28, 2017

Serial Number 29307158 was reported as accurate.

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

mckeedale 18 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 29308562 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 29307158 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 29308489 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 29307850 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 29307278 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 29305167 was reported as accurate.

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

Miguel 47 · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 29306877 was reported as accurate.

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

Miguel 47 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 29306877 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 29305471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade No. 1623 Pocket Watch