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From the American Horology Archive:

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 22809

8 Day, Aircraft; 23-Jewel Vanguard, Model 1908, 8 Adj. Verified in Range

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 32131010
Grade: No. 22809
Model: Air
Estimated Production Date: May 1945
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 125,000
Size: 22s
Jewels: 9j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 1
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 25891.G9.22S10.M10.O16102.U197.9J186
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
376.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.374%
Registry Population: 11 (0.02%)
Research Note: #32118586: Vanguard, M1908, 23 Jewels, 8 Adjustments, Open Face, Lever-Set

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32131608 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32137568 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32137157 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32137197 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32132434 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32135581 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 32137207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2022

Serial Number 32131312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch serial number 32131312, is a 15 jewel 8
day 22sz clock. with 3 adjustments but is the same
style of movement. It has the capability of being
a center seconds movement but has a cap covering
the sweep second hand arbor.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Heychris 1 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 32129180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: temperature adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

jaweiis 1 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 32122994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

jaweiis 1 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 32122994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

jaweiis 1 · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 32122994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 32121033 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is modified by Waltham for Sidereal
Time.
Dial is marked Waltham Sidereal Time.
I found an Aug 1946 Popular Science magazine
advertisement for the Waltham A11 Sidereal clocks.
I can add photos if you tell me how
regards, David

P.S. Thanks for the great website. I use it all
of the time
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/blog/2017/08/08/how-can-i-upload-photos-of-my-watch-to-the-pocket-watch-database/
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

tturner770 18 · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 32132467 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "Fifteen Jewels".
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:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 32142116 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

pmwas1 97 · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 32131010 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number 32124124 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 32122985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 Day, in a Leather Travel Case. All other info
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

shooter43 32 · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 32118586 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewel watch with this
serial number. I tried 82118586 thinking maybe
the 3 was a soft stamp of an 8, but thats not good
either. I took a few of the plates off to make
sure an additional number wasn't covered up. I
can send pictures if needed.
Curator Response: Verified as a marked Vanguard, Model 1908, 23 Jewels, with 8 Adjustments. [email]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 32123338 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Clock is the 22809-P travel clock stem wind at 6
o'clock model
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 32123338 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 7, 2015

Serial Number 32121301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement does not match picture but it is 22s 9
jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

itsbillertime 2 · June 1, 2014

Serial Number 32144118 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes