U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 48
Grade 48 is a 7 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass). The size 18s, Model 1888H movement features a Gilt finish. U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) manufactured a total of 16,100 Grade 48 movements in 10 distinctive runs.
Grade 48 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 7 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 1888H |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M1888H-7j-HGL |
Grade 48 Production Info
| Total Production | 16,100 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 10 |
| Production Years | 1888-1893 |
| First Serial | 21,001 |
| Last Serial | 116,000 |
| Largest Run | 4,500 |
| Smallest Run | 600 |
Research Notes
"No. 48. Gilded, 7 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation Balance. Price $8.00." [c1891 MCE]
"No. 48, Gilded, 7 Jewels, Safety Pinion, Compensation-Balance." [April 1895 Ad JC] This grade was not listed in the April 1894 JC advertisement even though it was offered by the company.