Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 85

Grade 85 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1892 movement features a gilt finish. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) introduced this particular grade to the market September 1892.

Grade 85 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1892
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 85 Production Info

  • Total Production300
  • Number of Runs1
  • IntroducedSeptember 1892
  • Production Years1893-1893
  • First Serial104,501
  • Last Serial104,800
  • Largest Run300
  • Smallest Run300
  • Most Common Run300

Research Notes

"United States Watch Co. - Gilt; 15 jewels in gold settings; safety pinion; compensation balance; patent regulator; sunk dial; hardened and tempered Breguet hairspring. No. 45. Hunting, $7.50, cut price, $5.00. No. 85. Open-Face, $7.00, cut price, $5.00." [A.C. Becken Ad, November 1895 KS]

Associated Grades

45