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

Gilt/Nickel in Run

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16698 Question Mark
Grade: George Channing Question Mark
Variation: No. 37 1/4 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1868 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,060 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Setting: Mixed Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D2281 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 73.G5.18S43.181M42.H20.M10.15J20 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.53 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
402.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.854% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.33%) Question Mark
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.


ebsrods Supporter 130 · October 14, 2024

Serial Number 16698 was reported as accurate.

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