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 John W. Lewis Pocket Watch
U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade John W. Lewis Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: John W. Lewis

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fred H. Lewis
D. Dunseath - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Lafayette Courier
John W. Lewis - Marion, N.J.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 26856
Grade: John W. Lewis
Variation: No. 60
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1869-
Run Quantity: 1,805
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,078
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Frosted
Movement Setting: Mixed
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain In
Escapement Type: Straight-line
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: John W. Lewis
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various
Run ID: 152.G10.18S106.181M105.H70.M36.15J65
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
334.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.999%
Registry Population: 9 (0.50%)
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 · August 14, 2023

Serial Number 26875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial 26875 is a S. M. Beard, 15J, Nickel
movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 26758 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade John W. Lewis Pocket Watch
U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade John W. Lewis Pocket Watch