Antique “The Waterbury Watch Co.” Pocket Watch – Working – Series J - c.1890s
Description: A handsome antique pocket watch by The Waterbury Watch Co., Connecticut, USA, dating from around the 1890s. This example is from the Series J range and features an open-face nickel-plated case with Roman numeral dial and subsidiary seconds. The movement is signed The Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn. U.S.A. and marked Patented, Series J. It is currently in working condition.
Brief History of the Maker: The Waterbury Watch Company was founded in 1880 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and became known for producing affordable and durable timepieces that made watch ownership accessible to the masses. Their innovative movements featured simplified mechanisms with fewer parts, designed for reliability. Waterbury later evolved into the Ingersoll Watch Company, famed for the popular “Dollar Watch.”
Key Details:
Maker: The Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A.
Model: Series J
Date: c.1890s
Case: Nickel-plated open face
Movement: Keyless, patented design with visible regulator
Case diameter: 57.8mm
Dial: Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds
Working condition: Yes
Origin: USA
Dimensions:
Case diameter: 57.8mm
Case depth: 18.7mm
Condition:
In good antique condition overall
Minor wear to plating and light surface marks throughout
Patina to dial, with damage near 3 o’clock
Some marks to the crystal
In working order, though service history unknown – service recommended for optimal performance
Summary: A charming and fully functional late 19th-century pocket watch from The Waterbury Watch Co. A fine example of early American watchmaking with an attractive classic design. Ideal for collectors or those seeking a distinctive antique timepiece with character.
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