Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 87


Photo Contributed By Cpmeadors
Grade 87 is a 11j 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 87 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1892
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 87 Production Info

  • Total Production3,000
  • Number of Runs1
  • IntroducedSeptember 1892
  • Production Years1892-1892
  • First Serial100,001
  • Last Serial103,000
  • Largest Run3,000
  • Smallest Run3,000
  • Most Common Run3,000

Research Notes

"United States Watch Co. Nos. 47 and 87. - 18 Size, Hunting and Open-Face, U.S. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass. Gilded; 11 jewels; safety pinion; compensation balance; plain regulator; hardened and tempered hairspring; top plate jeweled in settings, Latest cut price, $4.75, our cut price, net cash, $3.75." [A.C. Becken Ad, November 1895 KS]

Associated Grades

47