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 J.W. Deacon Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: J.W. Deacon

Last Run

Private Label(s) in Run:

George D. Lewin - Fredericktown, Ohio
T.L. Thompson & Co. - Portage, Wisc.
A.M. Murphey - Tyler, Texas
E.E. Fisher & Co. - Los Angeles, Cal.
F. Rudolph Lenn - New York

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 283501 Question Mark
Grade: J.W. Deacon Question Mark
Variation: No. 45 1/4 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Mixed Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Elson Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 100511 Question Mark
Movement Markings: J.W. Deacon
Marion, N.J.
Pat Mch 8/70
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 662.G18.18S322.182M54.H180.M73.11J75 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
137.97 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.321% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.18%) Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Setting Types In Run: KS/LS

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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.


Anonymous · December 29, 2020

Serial Number 283312 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade J.W. Deacon Pocket Watch