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 Empire City Watch Co. Pocket Watch

United States Watch Co. (Marion)

Grade: Empire City Watch Co.

Combination Timer

Manufacturer: U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Marion, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 52622 Question Mark
Grade: Empire City Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1870 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Elson Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 100511 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Empire Combination Timer
Pat. Mch 8 '70
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 224.G7.18S141.182M16.A72.K76.15J95 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (20.00%) 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.


TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · October 20, 2022

Serial Number 52622 was reported as accurate.

U.S. Watch Co. (Marion, NJ) Grade Empire City Watch Co. Pocket Watch