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U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Frederic Atherton & Co. Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: Frederic Atherton & Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Royal Gold American Watch - New York (15 Jewels)

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 1481
Grade: Frederic Atherton & Co.
Variation: No. 27
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1867-
Run Quantity: 995
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Mixed
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain Out
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: Frederick Atherton & Co.
Marion, N.J.
Giles Patent
Mch 13th '66
Case: Various
Run ID: 13.G1.18S2.181M2.H5.M1.19J1
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
179.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.611%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)
Research Note: Mixed Setting Types In Run: KS/BS/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.


Anonymous · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 1259 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 1283 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Frederic Atherton & Co. Pocket Watch