Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 79

Grade 79 is a 17j Openface watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1892 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted to isochronism and temperature. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) introduced this particular grade to the market October 1893. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 79 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1892
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 79 Production Info

  • Total Production200
  • Number of Runs1
  • IntroducedOctober 1893
  • Production Years1893-1893
  • First Serial104,101
  • Last Serial104,300
  • Largest Run200
  • Smallest Run200
  • Most Common Run200

Research Notes

Introduced November 1893 [KS]. "Especially adapted for railway service" - "First Quality Nickel"
"No. 79, First Quality Nickel Movement, 17 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Positions, and Isochronism, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial. This movement is especially adapted for Railway Service." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 79, First Quality Nickel Movement, 17 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Positions, and Isochronism, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial. This movement is especially adapted for Railway Service." [April 1895 Ad JC]

Associated Grades

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