This exceptional Waltham Vanguard is a high-grade railroad pocket watch featuring a Wind Indicator—a rare and desirable complication that displays the remaining power reserve. Produced in 1926, this 23-jewel timepiece embodies the peak of American railroad watchmaking. With a beautifully preserved case, full Montgomery dial, and precise performance, it’s an outstanding addition for collectors who appreciate both function and historical significance.

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 25987951
Grade: "Vanguard" Wind Indicator
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23
Movement Configuration: Open Face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever

Movement: Runs excellent and keeps time within 1 minute per day! Not sure when it was serviced last. Therefore, we recommend having it serviced by a competent watchmaker for daily use.

Case: About 50mm (2 inches) wide, this gold-filled case is in excellent condition, with only slight wear. Cannot find any wear down to the brass. The glass crystal is in great condition.

Dial: The full Montgomery dial is in fantastic condition with beautifully matched hands, as seen in photos. Upon very close inspection under magnification, a faint hairline is visible from the seconds subchapter to near the 38-minute mark.

This is a pretty uncommon Waltham with a Wind-Indicator (sometimes called Up/Down indicator). They don't make watches like the did when this Waltham Vanguard Railroad grade pocket watch was made nearly 100 years ago!

Collection: Pocket Watches

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Antique Waltham "Vanguard" Railroad Pocket Watch with Wind Indicator, 23 Jewels, Circa 1926

Antique Waltham "Vanguard" Railroad Pocket Watch with Wind Indicator, 23 Jewels, Circa 1926

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