Triple Signed 23 Jewel Waltham Vanguard Railroad Pocket Watch with Up/Down Wind Indicator

Triple Signed 23 Jewel Waltham Vanguard Railroad Pocket Watch with Up/Down Wind Indicator

Some of the highest end railroad watches featured what was referred to as an up-down wind indicator. It visually communicates how much wind remains in the watch on a sub-dial at 12 o’clock.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Waltham
Model: Vanguard
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 26128830
Circa Date: 1927
CASE
Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: Rose Gold Filled.
Decorations:  Plain.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Double sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:  D  3-43  (The dial is in Very Good condition - hairline)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 23 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Bridge Style Layout.
Signed:  Yes.
Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

History of Waltham Vanguard Railroad Pocket Watch

The Waltham Vanguard Railroad Pocket Watch is a significant piece of American watchmaking history. Founded in 1850 by Aaron Dennison, the Waltham Watch Company became a pioneer in mass production, producing nearly 40 million watches. The Vanguard movement, known for its precision and quality, was specifically designed for railroad timekeeping, making it a crucial part of the company's legacy. The watch's design and functionality were influenced by the need for reliable timekeeping in the rapidly expanding railroad industry, and it played a vital role in ensuring accurate timekeeping across the nation. The Vanguard movement's popularity and the Waltham Watch Company's contributions to the industry have made the Vanguard pocket watch a sought-after collectible among watch enthusiasts.