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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: 32054127
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Date: March 1945
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 116 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 8
Railroad Grade: Yes
Movement Markings: Vanguard
Waltham U.S.A.
23 Jewels
8 Adjustments
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25888.G395.16S3943.161908M1469.O16101.L5593.23J354
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: 47 (0.94%)
$ 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · September 4, 2023

Serial Number 32055785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 32058660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2021

Serial Number 32056246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 32058881 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 32056000 was reported as accurate.

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

ralph1 105 · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 32054845 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 32054787 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 32058624 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 32054379 was reported as accurate.

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

dfchong 837 · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 32055006 was reported as accurate.

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

Mowerman666 13 · August 23, 2019

Serial Number 32054078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels Waltham Colonial USA R
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 32054787 was reported as accurate.

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

dfross55 10 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 32056015 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 32055578 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 32056015 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 32054787 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 32056243 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 32054519 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 32058773 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 32054323 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 32058888 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 32057873 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 32056557 was reported as accurate.

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

yoyospin 13 · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 32054655 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 4, 2017

Serial Number 32058888 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 32058888 was reported as accurate.

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

mckeedale 18 · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 32058888 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 32056843 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 4, 2016

Serial Number 32054969 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 32054391 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 32056436 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 32056436 was reported as accurate.

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

wootang 11 · February 4, 2015

Serial Number 32056556 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted 8 positions
Curator Response: 8 Adjustments: 6 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

wootang 11 · January 31, 2015

Serial Number 32056556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 32056557 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 32055818 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2014

Serial Number 32057639 was reported as accurate.

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

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 32054667 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 8 Positions
Railroad Grade Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

GuyJLemi 33 · July 7, 2014

Serial Number 32054907 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 32054845 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 32058877 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to 8 positions
Railroad Grade: Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

diametricflow 2 · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 32055554 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 32055554 was reported as accurate.

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

Wrstratton 134 · November 25, 2013

Serial Number 32055291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish, nickel damaskeened.adjusted to 6
positions, railroad grade. One of the prime
examples of the art of watchmaking.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

mastiffjb 2 · June 28, 2013

Serial Number 32057813 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 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 32056654 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 32056642 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 32056642 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 32058660 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 32058660 was reported as accurate.

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