Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 49

Grade 49 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a nickel finish.

Grade 49 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1888h
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 49 Production Info

  • Total Production50
  • Number of Runs1
  • Production Years1892-1892
  • First Serial90,851
  • Last Serial90,900
  • Largest Run50
  • Smallest Run50
  • Most Common Run50

Research Notes

"No. 49. Nickel, same as No. 46, Patent Regulator. Price $12.50. (No. 46. Nickel, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance.)" [c1891MCE] "No. 49. $12.50 - Nickel. Fine Ruby Jewels in Composition Settings, Sunk second and Circle Dial, Roman figures and Seconds, Breguet Hair-Spring, Compensation Balance, Patent Regulator, Patent Center Pinion, elegantly engraved and damaskeened." [c1891 MCE]
"No. 49, Nickel, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Patent Regulator, Top Plate Jeweled in Settings, Sunk Second Dial." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 49, Nickel, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Patent Regulator, Top Plate Jeweled in Settings, Sunk Second Dial." [April 1895 Ad JC]