U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 42
Grade 42 is a 15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) introduced this particular grade to the market August 1893?. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) manufactured a total of 200 Grade 42 movements in 1 distinctive runs.
Grade 42 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 1888H |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Profile Code | 18s-M1888H-15j-HNL |
Grade 42 Production Info
| Total Production | 200 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 1 |
| Introduced | August 1893? |
| Production Years | 1889-1889 |
| First Serial | 23,001 |
| Last Serial | 23,200 |
| Largest Run | 200 |
| Smallest Run | 200 |
Research Notes
"No. 42. Fine Nickel Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels, in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened Breguet Hairspring, Compensation Balance adjusted, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial. Price $24.00" [c1891 MCE]
"No. 42, Fine Nickel Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial, Adjusted." [October 1894 Ad JC]
"No. 42, Fine Nickel Movement, 15 Ruby Jewels in Gold Settings, Safety Pinion, Hardened and Tempered Breguet Hairspring, Compensation-Balance, Patent Regulator, Double Sunk Dial, Adjusted." [April 1895 Ad JC]