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 Edwin Rollo Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: Edwin Rollo

#31117: Reported as "Empire City Watch Co." (18-Size, Model 1, 19 Jewels, Nickel, Lever-Set) "J.H. Fine - East Millstone, N.J."

Private Label(s) in Run:

Union Pacific
A. Frankfield & Co. - New York
A.J. Pratt - New York
Perry & Holding - Brattleboro, Vt.
Walter & Lewis - Lockport, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 31568 Question Mark
Grade: Edwin Rollo Question Mark
Variation: No. 43 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1869 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain In Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D2281 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Edwin Rollo
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 175.G7.18S113.181M110.A46.K50.J62 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.501 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.97 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
533.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.110% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.32%) Question Mark

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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.


swhite1750 29 · August 11, 2024

Serial Number 30229 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 101 · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 30469 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 31568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2021

Serial Number 30469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 30939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 30939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 31051 was reported as accurate.

heicke 6 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 30099 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Edwin Rollo Pocket Watch