Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 43

Grade 43 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a gilt finish and is adjusted. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 43 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1888h
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes

Grade 43 Production Info

  • Total Production400
  • Number of Runs2
  • Production Years1889-1893
  • First Serial25,301
  • Last Serial99,200
  • Largest Run200
  • Smallest Run200
  • Most Common Run200

Research Notes

"Fine Gilded Movement, same as No. 42. Price $19.00 (No. 42. Fine Nickel Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels, in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened Breguet Hairspring, Compensation Balance adjusted, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial.)" [c1891 MCE]
"No. 43, Fine Gilded Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial. Adjusted." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 43, Fine Gilded Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial. Adjusted." [April 1895 Ad JC]
"18 Size, U.S. Watch Co. - Fine gilded movement, 15 ruby jewels in settings, safety pinion, hardened Breguet hairspring, compensation balance, adjusted patent regulator, double sunk or fancy dial, morning glory hands. No. 43, Hunting Only. Regular Price, $8.25. Cut Price, $5.60" [A.C. Becken Ad, Sept 1898 KS, similar in July 1898, Sept 1898, March 1898]

Associated Grades

42