Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 44

Grade 44 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a nickel finish. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 44 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1888h
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 44 Production Info

  • Total Production5,100
  • Number of Runs11
  • Production Years1889-1894
  • First Serial23,101
  • Last Serial131,000
  • Largest Run1,500
  • Smallest Run150
  • Most Common Run200

Research Notes

"No. 44. Nickel, 15 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance, Patent Regulator. Price $16.00" [c1891 MCE] "No. 44. Adjusted. Same as above, Imitation Double Sunk Dial. Price $20.00" [c1891 MCE]
"No. 44. Nickel, Hunting. First quality Nickel Movement, 15 Jewels in Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairpsring, Compensation Balance, Patent Regulator, elegantly Engraved and Damaskeened. Regular catalogue price, $16.00. Our cut catalogue price, $13.14" [A.C. Becken Ad, December 1894 KS; similar in April 1895 KS for $6.20]

Associated Grades

44A