U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass)
U.S. Watch Co. (Waltham, Mass) Grade 55
Grade 55 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 11 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt Damaskeened |
| Model | 1888H |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M1888H-11j-HGL |
Grade 55 Production Info
| Total Production | 500 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 1 |
| Production Years | 1893-1893 |
| First Serial | 99,501 |
| Last Serial | 100,000 |
| Largest Run | 500 |
| Smallest Run | 500 |
Research Notes
"No. 55. $14.00 - Gilt. Fine Ruby Jewels in Composition Settings, Breguet Hair-Spring, Patent Regulator, Expansion Balance, Blue Bevel Screws throughout, fine escapement, elegantly Engraved and Gilded, Arabic or Roman Marginal Figures, Double Sunk Hard Enamel Dial." [c1891 MCE]
A.C. Becken appears to have advertised this movement as grade "No. 19." Later advertised as No. 55 with same description.
"No. 19. Gilt. U.S. Waltham. 18 Size. Hunting. 11 Jewels in Settings, Patent Regulator, Breguet Hairspring, Double Sunk Dial, Red Marginal Figures, Compensation Balance, elaborately Damaskeened. Exact appearance of a full-jeweled movement. Catalogue price, $11.00" ... "This movement [No. 69] and No. 19 are made for our exclusive use." [A.C. Becken Ad, December 1894 KS]
"No. 55. Gilt, Hunting, U.S. Waltham. Eleven jewels in gold settings, safety pinion, compensation balance, patent regulator, double sunk dial, hardened and tempered Breguet hairspring; elaboratly damaskeened; has the appearance of a high grade, full jeweled watch. Actual value, $7.00; cut price, $5.00 net." [A.C. Becken Ad, April 1895 KS]