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 88 Pocket Watch

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

Grade: 88

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 602059
Grade: 88
Model: 1892
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: U.S. Watch Co.
Waltham, Mass.
A New Watch Company At Waltham
Est'd. 1885
Case: Various
Run ID: 253.88G3.18S127.181892M33.O73.L208.7J48
Database Version: v52.304
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.243%
Registry Population: 5 (0.17%)

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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.


dcooper Supporter 228 · May 17, 2024

Serial Number 602010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 602010 is 15 jewel, screw set, with acid etched
two tone plates; gilt balance cock & barrel bridge
w/ nickle plates. Also private Label for C.D.
Pringle Guelph, Ont.

nicnic Supporter 391 · May 16, 2024

Serial Number 602418 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 88 Pocket Watch