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)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 31658
Grade: Edwin Rollo
Variation: No. 43
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1869-
Run Quantity: 1,900
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,540
Size: 18s
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain In
Escapement Type: Straight-line
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: Edwin Rollo
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various
Run ID: 175.G7.18S113.181M110.A46.K50.J62
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
573.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.138%
Registry Population: 6 (0.32%)

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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.


Dave895 Supporter 90 · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 30469 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · 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