Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 17-Jewel and 21-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6026588
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Date: April 1894 - June 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14466.G1.18S9594.181892M1.H3866.L3927.17J135
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.060%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.51% Analyzing 923 Sales
Research Note: First run of Model 1892 movements. Waltham Serial Ledgers designate run as featuring 17 Jewels. However, #6026508 has been reported as marked "21 Jewels." #6026983: Reported as marked "21 Jewels" and open face.

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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 · February 13, 2023

Serial Number 6026377 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 81 · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 6026640 was reported as accurate.

DougHuebsch 3 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 6026983 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 21j. Not a hunter case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 3, 2021

Serial Number 6026596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 21 j

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 6026407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 6026333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number 6026386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 6026522 was reported as accurate.

inlinehunter006 20 · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 6026151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 6026606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 6026606 is first run model 1892
Vanguard produced in 1893. This is also a 17 jewel
movement in HC configuration.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 6026230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 6026441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ebay item
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waltham-18s-pocket-watch-v
anguard-17j-very-rare-mod-1892-/332084499090?hash=
item4d51c75292:g:VfsAAOSwdU1W9gOn
claims to be 17j, not 21. Can't tell from
picture.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The listing and images have been removed by the seller. However, there are known 17-Jewel examples in this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 6026543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

cougwatch Supporter 125 · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 6026593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel Vanguard Nickle finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 6026508 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is stamped 21 jewels and lever setting.
I believe it is railroad grade as my
greatgrandfather was a railroad conductor, and it
is his watch. It is Hunting configuration with a
double case, engraved wiwwth a photograph.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

pookie 11 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 6026846 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 6026939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 6026939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

technomage 2 · May 1, 2015

Serial Number 6026386 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is Lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

philsan1a 221 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 6026605 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

philsan1a 221 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 6026605 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

chingalia 193 · June 17, 2014

Serial Number 6026483 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 6026072 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 6026712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 6026124 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch