Pocket Watch Database

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Size 16s Model 1888: Overview & Production

Model 1888 Features (Variation 1)

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Model 16s 1888 Diagram

Movement Diagram

Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size 16s
Configuration Openface
Plate 3/4
Setting Pendant
Finish Gilt or Nickel
Notes Introduced 1888
Model 1888 Image Gallery

Model 1888 Features (Variation 2)

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Model 16s 1888 Diagram

Movement Diagram

Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size 16s
Configuration Openface
Plate 3/4
Setting Pendant
Finish Gilt or Nickel
Notes Introduced 1888
Push to Wind Model
Model 1888 Image Gallery

Model 1888 Production

Total Production: ~6,800
Est. Production Years: 1888 - 1891
Earliest Serial: 12,001
Latest Serial: 20,000
Runs: ~30
Smallest Run: 10
Largest Run: 1,200
Distinctive Grades: 7

Model 1888 Production Segments

Model 1888 (All Variations): 6,800 ETP
Unknown: 2,950 (43.38%) Gilt: 2,300 (33.82%) Nickel: 1,550 (22.79%)
Openface: 6,800 (100.00%)
Pendant: 6,800 (100.00%)
?j: 4,450 (65.44%) 7j: 800 (11.76%) 10j: 900 (13.24%) 15j: 640 (9.41%) 16j: 10 (0.15%)