Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 45

Grade 45 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a gilt finish. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 45 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1888h
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 45 Production Info

  • Total Production3,200
  • Number of Runs9
  • Production Years1889-1893
  • First Serial25,501
  • Last Serial97,300
  • Largest Run500
  • Smallest Run100
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

"No. 45. Gilded, same as No. 44, Patent Regulator. Price $15.00 (No. 44. Nickel, 15 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance, Patent Regulator.)" [c1891 MCE]. A.C. Becken Closing Out in November 1895
"No. 45, Gilded, 15 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 45, Gilded, 15 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring." [April 1895 Ad JC]
"United States Watch Co. - Gilt; 15 jewels in gold settings; safety pinion; compensation balance; patent regulator; sunk dial; hardened and tempered Breguet hairspring. No. 45. Hunting, $7.50, cut price, $5.00. No. 85. Open-Face, $7.00, cut price, $5.00." [A.C. Becken Ad, November 1895 KS, similar in April 1895 KS]

Associated Grades

85