Pocket Watch Database
U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 87
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 Production2,000
- Number of Runs1
- IntroducedSeptember 1892
- Production Years1892-1892
- First Serial101,001
- Last Serial103,000
- Largest Run2,000
- Smallest Run2,000
- Most Common Run2,000
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]