Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 55

Grade 55 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a giltdamaskeened finish.

Grade 55 Movement Characteristics

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

Grade 55 Production Info

  • Total Production500
  • Number of Runs1
  • Production Years1893-1893
  • First Serial99,501
  • Last Serial100,000
  • Largest Run500
  • Smallest Run500
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

"No. 55. $14.00 - Gilt. Fine Ruby Jewels in Composition Settings, Breguet Hair-Spring, Patent Regulator, Expansion Balance, Blue Bevel Screws throughout, fine escapement, elegantly Engraved and Gilded, Arabic or Roman Marginal Figures, Double Sunk Hard Enamel Dial." [c1891 MCE]
A.C. Becken appears to have advertised this movement as grade "No. 19." Later advertised as No. 55 with same description.
"No. 19. Gilt. U.S. Waltham. 18 Size. Hunting. 11 Jewels in Settings, Patent Regulator, Breguet Hairspring, Double Sunk Dial, Red Marginal Figures, Compensation Balance, elaborately Damaskeened. Exact appearance of a full-jeweled movement. Catalogue price, $11.00" ... "This movement [No. 69] and No. 19 are made for our exclusive use." [A.C. Becken Ad, December 1894 KS]
"No. 55. Gilt, Hunting, U.S. Waltham. Eleven jewels in gold settings, safety pinion, compensation balance, patent regulator, double sunk dial, hardened and tempered Breguet hairspring; elaboratly damaskeened; has the appearance of a high grade, full jeweled watch. Actual value, $7.00; cut price, $5.00 net." [A.C. Becken Ad, April 1895 KS]

Associated Grades

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