Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 47

Grade 47 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 47 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1888h
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 47 Production Info

  • Total Production4,900
  • Number of Runs10
  • Production Years1888-1893
  • First Serial22,501
  • Last Serial97,500
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run200
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

"No. 47. Gilded, same as No. 46. (No. 46. Nickel, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance.)" (Settings not included in descriptions until later). A.C. Becken Closing Out in November 1895
"No. 47, Gilded, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Top Plate Jeweled in Settings." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 47, Gilded, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Top Plate Jeweled in Settings." [April 1895 Ad JC]
"United States Watch Co. Nos. 47 and 87. - 18 Size, Hunting and Open-Face, U.S. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass. Gilded; 11 jewels; safety pinion; compensation balance; plain regulator; hardened and tempered hairspring; top plate jeweled in settings, Latest cut price, $4.75, our cut price, net cash, $3.75." [A.C. Becken Ad, November 1895 KS]

Associated Grades

87