Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 65


Photo Contributed By DavidMoore
Grade 65 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 6s, Model 1889 movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 65 Movement Characteristics

  • Size6s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1889
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 65 Production Info

  • Total Production8,500
  • Number of Runs11
  • Production Years1889-1892
  • First Serial32,301
  • Last Serial122,000
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run100
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

"No. 65. Gilded, same as No. 64. Price $11.50 (No. 64. Nickel, 11 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance.)" [c1891 MCE]
"No. 65, Gilded, 11 Jewels (2 Pairs in Settings), Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance." [October 1894 Ad JC] (Not listed in the April 1895 JC Advertisement)
"6 Size, U.S. Watch Co. - Gilt, 11 jewels, top plate jeweled in settings, safety pinion, compensation balance. No. 65. Price $4.60." [A.C. Becken Ad, December 1894 KS, similar in November 1897 KS for $4.00, September 1898]