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 Fayette Stratton Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: Fayette Stratton

Last Run

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 162450
Grade: Fayette Stratton
Variation: No. 31
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1872-
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,422
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
Movement Markings: Fayette Stratton
Marion, N.J.
Giles Patent
Mch 13th '66
Case: Various
Run ID: 457.G13.18S242.181M193.A161.K166.15J134
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.886%
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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.


bobone 22 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 162450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Fayette Stratton.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from I.H. Wright to Fayette Stratton
Movement Setting changed from Mixed to Key
U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Fayette Stratton Pocket Watch