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 96 Pocket Watch

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

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 406383
Grade: 96
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Matheson
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 308409, 493508
Movement Markings: U.S. Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
A New Watch Company At Waltham
Est'd. 1885
Case: Various
Run ID: 242.96G1.18S125.181892M32.O71.L200.11J59
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.15
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.895%
Registry Population: 4 (0.20%)

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 405450 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 96 Pocket Watch