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From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33309300 Question Mark
Grade: Vanguard Question Mark
Model: 1908 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1949 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 122 of 123 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction 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 # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 8 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 26027.G401.16S3952.161908M1477.O16222.L5602.23J360 Question Mark
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
45 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.82% Analyzing 1,754 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Waltham Serial Lists designate run as Grade "Vanguard" with 23 Jewels. However, #33309501 has been verified as marked "16-A" and "21 Jewels" with 7 total adjustments.

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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.


ebsrods Supporter 130 · April 23, 2024

Serial Number 33310713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 33309638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2023

Serial Number 33310227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 33310227 was reported as accurate.

roadking 36 · March 12, 2023

Serial Number 33309066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2022

Serial Number 33306626 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 33309501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 33309501 is marked (on the Movement):
16-A
21 Jewels
7 Adjustments
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

DethSW 1 · December 29, 2021

Serial Number 33308158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2021

Serial Number 33310163 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1162 · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 33307814 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 33309300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 33306405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2020

Serial Number 33308315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2020

Serial Number 33308166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 33306405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 33307469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 33307270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 33306726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 33310371 was reported as accurate.

Bonnetteron 2 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 33307851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 33309763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 33309833 was reported as accurate.

GeologicSpock 1 · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 33309835 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 33311046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 33308952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2017

Serial Number 33308398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 33307723 was reported as accurate.

Nereston 15 · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 33307933 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 27, 2015

Serial Number 33308032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2015

Serial Number 33306553 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model is Vanguard A, Grade 1623

Anonymous · July 10, 2015

Serial Number 33306553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 33309214 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ADJ POS 6
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 33306119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 33308905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 33311085 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 33306784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish, nickel. Plate, bridge. Adjusted
to 8 posn.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · October 8, 2013

Serial Number 33310443 was reported as accurate.

BSarge 8 · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 33309214 was reported as accurate.

BSarge 8 · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 33309214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 33308087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 33306679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 33306679 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from Unknown to 1908
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 6
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 33306533 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 33308405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: RR grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch