Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Non-Magnetic Watch Co. 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:
Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Non-Magnetic Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Geneva, Switzerland and USA Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 56908 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,800 (16S-M1-16J-ONL) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Non-magnetic Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 359093, 367158, D18722 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America
Paillard's Patent
Balance & Spring
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 16.73G2.16S12.161M11.O2.L11.16J2 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
59.32 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.264% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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.


medhamred Supporter 143 · July 4, 2024

Serial Number 57198 was reported as accurate.

Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Grade 73 Pocket Watch