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 Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 6027131
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Date: April 1893 - April 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Church 1892
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
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: 14467.G2.18S9595.181892M2.O9680.L3928.17J136
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
244.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244%
Registry Population: 28 (2.80%)
Research Note: This run consists of 17-jewel and 21-jewel (upgraded) movements.

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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 · September 20, 2023

Serial Number 6027176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2023

Serial Number 6027915 was reported as accurate.

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

Louisc1 Supporter 81 · July 6, 2023

Serial Number 6027215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example is Lever set and the database indicates
pendant set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · May 3, 2023

Serial Number 6027932 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 6027710 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 31, 2022

Serial Number 6027091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 23 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:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 1, 2021

Serial Number 6027586 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 6027200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #6027200 is 17j (not indicated as such) and not
marked for any position adjustments.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Britjack Supporter 9 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 6027811 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked “21 Ruby Jewels”.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Stone56 1 · October 3, 2019

Serial Number 6027499 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 6027499 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 6027499 was reported as accurate.

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

reubengeg 5 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 6027888 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 6027970 was reported as accurate.

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

swhite1750 27 · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 6027702 was reported as accurate.

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

inlinehunter006 20 · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 6027131 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 6027947 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 6027473 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6027473 is a PS, 21 ruby jewel OF movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 6027694 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 6027716 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 6027675 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 6027178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 6027419 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 4, 2016

Serial Number 6027584 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 6027584 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 6027584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is marked 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 7, 2016

Serial Number 6027103 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count is 17!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 7, 2016

Serial Number 6027103 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 6027282 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 6027577 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 6027364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewel count is 17, not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 6027632 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWELS: 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 13, 2015

Serial Number 6027632 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 6027239 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 17j, as are most from this run. Please
note that watches previously reported with "no
jewel marking" are also 17 jewel, as the 17j
Vanguards are not marked as to jewel count.

Quite a few watches from this run were upjeweled
to 21 jewels. I own 6027950, which IS 21j.

I'd guess that probably 70% of the watches from
this run are 17j, however.
The 21j versions seem to be randomly scattered
throughout the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 6027128 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 6027702 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Needs to be changed to 17 Jewel and 1894.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 6027164 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 6027051 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 6027051 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: only marked adjusted (5pos not marked)
Not marked 21 jewel ( no mark as to how many
jewels)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 6027952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

eparso 59 · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 6027952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: full-plate nickel movement
adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 6027952 was reported as accurate.

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

2ndcavscout 1 · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 6027526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a 21 ruby jewel, pendant set, railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

2ndcavscout 1 · June 24, 2013

Serial Number 6027526 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 6027382 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 6027283 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 6027283 was reported as accurate.

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