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March 31, 2005, 22:05
Andy Dervan
U.S. Watch Co. Waltham MA
Hello Pocketwatch Enthusiasts,

I am researching the U.S. Watch Co. of Waltham MA to write a Bulletin article and I have two friends in CA that are collecting serial numbers to create a database.

I am hoping that folks might go through their collections for U.S. Watch co. watches. Could I get some basic information for the databases: size, case type, any case information, jewel count, movement finish, names on dial and movement, overall condition of watch, anything unusual.

Appreciate any assistance.

Andy Dervan
March 31, 2005, 22:25
Lindell V. Riddle

Do you want images or just descriptions and numbers?

May I suggest responses be posted right here, it could prove interesting.

March 31, 2005, 23:05
Jerry Treiman
Andy - have you been in touch with Lee Thompson? He has been compiling US Watch Co data for several years now. He has been recording serial numbers of observed movements, noting many of the variants in each model.
April 02, 2005, 17:02
Andy Dervan
Hello Lindell,

Key information: size, # jewels & description of movement, and names on dial & movement. An image of an interesting AEP pattern would be great.

Any information is appreciated... Andy Dervan
April 02, 2005, 21:15
Lindell V. Riddle


Here's the dial on an 18-size 7-Jewel U. S. Watch Company...


April 02, 2005, 21:16
Lindell V. Riddle

Same watch, movement 107864 is plain but it's interesting...


April 02, 2005, 21:21
Lindell V. Riddle

Here's a nice 0-size "United States Watch Company" dial...


April 02, 2005, 21:24
Lindell V. Riddle

The company story is represented on this 0-size movenent...


April 02, 2005, 21:27
Lindell V. Riddle

Finally, here is the dial on their great 18s RR Grade watch...


April 02, 2005, 21:30
Lindell V. Riddle

Ca. 1893 "The President" Double-Roller 150424 movement...


April 03, 2005, 17:30
Andy Dervan
Hi Lindell,

Those are 3 nice examples (early, high grade, and later) particularly the President. Thank you for sharing them.

Question - how did you photograph the dial and movements?

Andy Dervan
April 03, 2005, 18:21
Lindell V. Riddle

Not sure I understand the question Andy. If better images in high resolution would be of help for your article, just let me know. All you need do in return is properly credit me as the source of my images and information.

Lindell

Smile

April 03, 2005, 22:24
Andy Dervan
Hello Lindell,

How do you photograph the pocketwatch dials and movements? Digital/film, equipment step, etc. I need to photograph a few watches for examples in the article.

Thanks... Andy