Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Trenton 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:

Trenton Watch Co.

Grade: 8

Manufacturer: Trenton Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 229412
Grade: 8
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 18s
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Trenton Watch Co.
Tenton, N.J
U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 21.8G1.18S16.186M4.[3.L16.J6
Database Version: v52.400
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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 143 · May 6, 2024

Serial Number 229412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is gilt not nickel; looks to me
like Grade 6
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images - very helpful. Since this is a Model 6, the gilt version would be classified as a Grade 8. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 7 to 8
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 3, 2024

Serial Number 229412 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 7 to 8
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt