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 Edwin Rollo Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: Edwin Rollo

#142342: Reported as "Empire City Watch Co." (18-Size, Gilt, Lever-Set, 15J) "Henry Harper - New York"

Private Label(s) in Run:

S.H. Dunseath - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Houghton & Carpenter - St. Johnsborg, Vt.
A. Frankfield & Co. - New York
D.B. Judd - Chester, Mass.
Sam'l Benedict - 691 Broadway, N.Y.
B.C. & M.R.R.
Ohio Statesman B
D.B. Judd - Chester, Mass.
Jenni

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 140490
Grade: Edwin Rollo
Variation: No. 43
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1869-
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,540
Size: 18s
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Mixed
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain In
Escapement Type: Straight-line
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: Edwin Rollo
Marion, N.J.
Giles Patent
Mch 13th 66
Case: Various
Run ID: 414.G14.18S216.181M168.H122.M52.J171
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
729.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.533%
Registry Population: 7 (0.23%)
Research Note: Mixed Setting Types In Run: KS/LS

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 142559 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Edwin Rollo Pocket Watch