Summary
Gents pocket watch, metal case, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn, Series J, circa 1890.
The Waterbury Watch Co was established in 1880 and reorganised as the New England Watch Co in 1898. Series J was produced between 1888 and the mid 1890s.
Physical Description
Metal case. White enamel dial has black arabic numerals, and black arabic numerals 5, 10, 15....60 around dial. Seconds hand at 6. Hands are missing. Back of case is missing. Stem & button wound spring; duplex escapement. Scale fast to slow.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from F. Schafer, 06 Oct 1954
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Manufacturer
Waterbury Watch Co, Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America, circa 1890
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Inscriptions
Works cover marked 'The Waterbury Watch Co., Patented, Series J'. Dial is marked 'Waterbury'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.2 cm (Width), 5.3 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
66 mm (Length), 52 mm (Width), 12 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Pocket Watches, Stem & Button Watches, Horology