Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) 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. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 44 Pocket Watch

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)

Grade: 44

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 130711
Grade: 44
Model: 1888h
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,450
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: U.S. Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
Case: Various
Run ID: 196.44G10.18S102.M73.H132.L155.15J59
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
90.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.325%
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
Research Note: #130991: Owner Verified 15 Jewels During Service.

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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.


HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · December 20, 2023

Serial Number 130832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Maybe Grade 44?
Curator Response: It is either a Grade 44 (15 Jewels) or Grade 46 (11 Jewels). Unfortunately, this was during an era of production when these two grades looked nearly identical from the top plate, leading to ambiguity. Let me know if you are able to verify the correct jewel count under the dial. Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 44
Jewels changed from 11j or 15j to 15j

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · December 20, 2023

Serial Number 130832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j or 15j to 15j

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4706 · October 2, 2023

Serial Number 130832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j or 15j to 15j
U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 44 Pocket Watch