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, Non-Magnetic Variants

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7001441
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Date: November 1894 - January 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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: 15005.G3.18S9708.181892M3.H4143.L3975.21J21
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.85
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.03% Analyzing 477 Sales
Research Note: Waltham Serial Ledgers indicate 7001501-7001520 were finished as Non-Magentic and feature 17 Jewels. #7001441: Reported as 17 Jewels.

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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 · March 13, 2023

Serial Number 7001774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2022

Serial Number 7001173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is a 17 jewel example. Hunting
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

grtnev Supporter 14 · November 5, 2021

Serial Number 7001441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just to clarify that in this mixed run, this s/n
is 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 7001113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 7001113 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 7001441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 7001441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 7001006 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A careful examination of this movement does not
show upper cap jewels for the pallet and escape
wheel. This would indicate a 17J movement, not 21J
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, the factory ledger indicates some movements in this run were finished with 17 jewels.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 7001434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 7001587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 7001555 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 7001555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 7001951 was reported as accurate.

Repeater 4 · June 17, 2018

Serial Number 7001775 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 7001078 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 7001078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 7001266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 7001517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 7001517 was reported as accurate.

sixgun44 14 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 7001167 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 7001167 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 7001932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel not 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 7001932 was reported as accurate.

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

charmane 1 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 7001198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 7001607 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 7001303 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is 17 jewel

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 7001352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is 17 jewel

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 7001719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 7001867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2015

Serial Number 7001490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2015

Serial Number 7001712 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever Set
Nickel Movement
Adjusted to 5 positions
RR Grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 7001362 was reported as accurate.

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