Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 68

Grade 68 is a 16j Hunting watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 6s, Model 1889 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) introduced this particular grade to the market 1889. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 68 Movement Characteristics

  • Size6s
  • Jewels16j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1889
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes

Grade 68 Production Info

  • Total Production400
  • Number of Runs1
  • Introduced1889
  • Production Years1889-1889
  • First Serial32,601
  • Last Serial33,000
  • Largest Run400
  • Smallest Run400
  • Most Common Run400

Research Notes

"No. 68, Fine Nickel Movement, 16 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Hardened and Tempered Hairspring, Adjusted, Double Sunk Dial." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 68, Fine Nickel Movement, 16 Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance, Hardened and Tempered Hairspring, Adjusted, Double Sunk Dial." [April 1895 Ad JC]