Pocket Watch Database

Invisible Joint Watch Case Co.

Chicago, Illinois

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Years of Operation: 1884 - c.1885

Predecessor: Blauer Watch Case Co.

Otto Young and others incorporated the Invisible Joint Watch Case Company to manufacture watch cases with a patented hidden hinge. These cases were almost certainly manufactured by the Blauer Watch Case Company (Otto Young owned a controlling interest).

Case Grades

Note: This chart is not intended to be a comprehensive list of grades. Some grades changed traits over time and other grades may not be listed. This chart will be improved as additional information is studied.

Image Name Case Material Gold Content Gurantee Source Catalogs Trademarked
Watch Case Marking for Invisible Joint Watch Case Co. Invisible Joint Coin Silver: Invisible Joint Case Co. Coin Silver Patented Nov. 8, 1883 Star 3 Invisible Joint Coin Silver Coin Silver 1885OY, 1886HMS, 1888OY