Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our United States Watch Co. (Marion) 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. (Marion, NJ) Grade G.A. Read Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: G.A. Read

Private Label(s) in Run:

Cincinnati Gazette

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 106205 Question Mark
Grade: G.A. Read Question Mark
Variation: No. 46 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 55 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,970 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Mixed Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain In Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D2281 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.A. Read
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 13th 66
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 361.G17.18S187.181M140.H118.M49.7J27 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.202% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.14%) Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Setting Types In Run: KS/LS/BS

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 196 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 106205 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade G.A. Read Pocket Watch