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 George Channing Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: George Channing

Private Label(s) in Run:

Andrew Chester - Willimantic, Conn
Mason, Ware & Co. - San Francisco, Cal.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 15121
Grade: George Channing
Variation: No. 37 1/4
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,060
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain Out
Escapement Type: Straight-line
U.S. Patents: D2281
Case: Various
Run ID: 69.G3.18S40.181M39.A27.K31.15J17
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
179.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.718%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.50%)

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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.


Dave895 Supporter 99 · June 14, 2024

Serial Number 15121 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 196 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 15267 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade George Channing Pocket Watch