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Access Date: August 31, 2024
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"261" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
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:
United States Watch Co. (Marion)
Grade: North Star
Empire City Watch Co. on Dial, Solid Balance
Manufacturer: | U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Marion, New Jersey | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 261 | ![]() |
Grade: | North Star | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1876 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 400 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 400 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 7j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Key | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Balance Type: | Solid | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain In | ![]() |
Escapement Type: | Straight-line | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | D2281 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | North Star Visible In All Parts Of The Globe New York |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2.G1.18S1.181M1.A1.K1.7J1 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.387 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.20 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 45.91 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.440% | ![]() |
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