Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Trenton Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Trenton Watch Co. Grade 20 Pocket Watch

Trenton Watch Co.

Grade: 20

Manufacturer: Trenton Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 78978
Grade: 20
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 38,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Trenton Watch Co.
Patented
Case: Various
Run ID: 3.20G1.18S2.182M1.O2.L2.7J1
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
232.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.029%
Registry Population: 8 (0.02%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · February 22, 2024

Serial Number 58856 was reported as accurate.

Trenton Watch Co. Grade 20 Pocket Watch