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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fred Morck - Warren, Pa.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 125846 Question Mark
Grade: G.A. Read Question Mark
Variation: No. 46 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,970 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D2281 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.A. Read
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
69.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,643.15 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.294% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.06%) Question Mark

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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 · September 27, 2021

Serial Number 127995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown Production to G.A. Read
Jewels changed from ? to 7J

Anonymous · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 125597 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown Production to G.A. Read
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 127690 was reported as accurate.

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