I've been looking for one of these for a while and finally landed one with a flawless double-sunk dial.

An extension of Waltham, it's no surprise that the plate cuts and train design are almost identical. The 17-jewel variant of the acid-washed look isn't mentioned in the Fat Book.

The damask pattern is a floral design ...

.. that really stands out when the light hits it just right.

Eric: That is a beautiful watch. Congratulations.

Very nice.

very nice Eric, that is the first time I have seen etched roses and flowers that are realistic and WOW does that movement POP in the right light. Congrats on a really nice looking watch! What year was the watch made?

A beautiful and unusual movement. The dial is hard to find in that condition. I do not know much about the company but have understood there was a strong Waltham connection. Like Hampden they do seem to be an orphan company among collectors.

Thanks, boys.

Joe, this example dates to 1893, according to the Fat Book.

Deacon, I guess there were two United States Watch Companies; one that was formed shortly after the Civil War ended, re-organized as the Marion Company, went bust and eventually ended up in the hands of the Fredonia brothers in 1877 (Fredonia Watch Co of Noo Yahk). The second company apparently was a branch or subsidiary of Waltham Watch Co, and formed as the US Watch Co of Waltham, Mass in 1885.

Here's a very informative history of this second US Watch Co - United States Watch Co. Waltham, Mass

Eric,
A beauty of a watch and the dial is about as good as it gets. Congrats. Now you will have to have "The President"-the top grade watch movement of the U. S. Watch Co.
Tony

I asked Lin on the phone if he wanted to sell his.