Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our United States Watch Co. (Marion) 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:
U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade G.A. Read Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: G.A. Read

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 120420
Grade: G.A. Read
Variation: No. 46
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1869-
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 57
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,470
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain In
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: G.A. Read
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various
Run ID: 379.G24.18S197.181M149.A123.K128.7J34
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.27
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,777.38
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.881%
Registry Population: 1 (0.13%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 120420 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade G.A. Read Pocket Watch