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 J.W. Deacon Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: J.W. Deacon

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.H.H. Vosburgh - Little Falls, N.Y.
A.M. Murphy - Tyler, Texas

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ)
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 94805
Grade: J.W. Deacon
Variation: No. 45
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: 1869-
Run Quantity: 4,600
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,060
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Mixed
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain In
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: D2281
Movement Markings: J.W. Deacon
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various
Run ID: 343.G10.18S178.181M131.H115.M47.11J36
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
657.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.891%
Registry Population: 4 (0.09%)
Research Note: Mixed Setting Types In Run: KS/LS/BS

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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.


cmdraven 3970 · March 28, 2024

Serial Number 93424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 92521 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 111 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 91886 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade J.W. Deacon Pocket Watch