Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7861022
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 191
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,864
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j    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
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 15724.G37.18S9989.181892M108.H4533.L4097.21J80
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: 8 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.80% Analyzing 474 Sales

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 7861022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 23J

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 7861263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked "21 Ruby Jewels".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

callaway 2 · April 3, 2017

Serial Number 7861321 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1896-Waltham-Vanguard-7861
321-18s-21j-Adj-Lever-set-SW-Working-Pocket-Watch-
/111967576068?hash=item1a11c9a004:g:E20AAOSw8RJXDT
vd#viTabs_0
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 7861426 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 21 jewel movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 7861321 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is a 21 jewel vanguard.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 7861321 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · September 25, 2015

Serial Number 7861297 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I just purchased this Serial Number - it is 23 J
nor 21 J.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 7861297 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 7861297 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 7861046 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · March 7, 2015

Serial Number 7861238 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 7861444 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 7861038 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Now that you've modified the jewel count mine has
become inaccurate! Looks like the the jewel count
was 21-23j in fact. Notice also some were marked
non-magnetic, but also not all of them as far as I
know...

Anonymous · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 7861090 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel not 23
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 7861038 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 7861001 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 7861174 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels; 14kt case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch