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Author: Nathan Moore

Nathan Moore is a historian of American horology, avid watch collector, and the creator of the Pocket Watch Database. He enjoys researching the stories behind the watches manufactured by the American watch factories and the people that built the industry.

By Nathan Moore

Project: Reconstructed Serial Lookup Database for U.S. Watch Co. Waltham Production

By Nathan Moore

In U.S. Watch Co. Waltham

U.S. Watch Company, Grade 55, 18-Size, Model 1888H, #99685 While sufficient production records exist for most of the larger American watch companies, much of the documentation for smaller companies has been lost to time. Such a fate is true for the United States Watch Company...

U.S. Watch Co. Waltham

U.S. Watch Co. “The President” 18-Size, Model 1892, 17 Jewels, c.1895

By Nathan Moore

U.S. Watch Co. "The President" 18-Size, Model 1892, 17 Jewels, c.1895 - Serial #150431 Movement In February 1894, John J. McGrane introduced "The President" watch for "Engineers and Railroad Men,".

Lancaster Watch Co.

Adams & Perry No. 3 20-Jewel “Lancaster Watch” c.1875

By Nathan Moore

Adams & Perry No. 3 20-Jewel "Lancaster Watch" c.1875: Movement Image This watch represents one of the early products of the Adams & Perry Watch Company, organized in 1874. This.

What is the Elginium Hairspring?

By Nathan Moore

In Elgin

Elginium Hairspring Fitted on an Elgin Watch The Elgin National Watch Company introduced the Elginium hairspring in 1938. During this era, American watch companies were urgently competing to develop new technologies that would propel their products to the forefront of the market. Elgin was looking...

Digital Archive

Newest Addition to the Digital Archive: S.F. Myers & Co. Illustrated Catalog No. 40 (1896)

By Nathan Moore

S.F. Myers & Co. Illustrated Catalog No. 40 (1896): Cover This catalog recently won the member vote for the next resource to be digitized for online research (beating out the.

Hampden Watch Company

c.1887 Hampden Watch Company 18-Size Gilt Movement with 7 Jewels, Grade ??? [Part 1]

By Nathan Moore

c.1887 Hampden Watch Company 18-Size Gilt Movement with 7 Jewels, Grade ??? I posted this watch this week for two reasons: 1. We frequently discuss watches at the upper end.

2022: Time for Review

By Nathan Moore

In Announcements , Database

As we close out the year, I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone that has promoted interest in American horology and assisted in research efforts to enrich the hobby. In 2022, members of the Pocket Watch Database added over 10,000 watches to the site...

Elgin

c.1882 Elgin National Watch Co. Interchangeable Grade 90 with Black Inverse Dial

By Nathan Moore

c.1882 Elgin National Watch Co. Interchangeable Grade 90 with Black Inverse Dial #941219: Black Dial c.1882 Elgin National Watch Co. Interchangeable Grade 90 with Black Inverse Dial #941219: Movement The.

Elgin

Elgin National Watch Company Grade 373 “Father Time”

By Nathan Moore

Elgin Grade 373 Father Time Watch: Movement While several Elgin grades featured the "Father Time" name, this watch is from the first of only three runs designated for the Grade.

c.1890 Illinois Watch Company Japanese Letter Trade Card

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In Illinois Watch Company

c.1890 Illinois Watch Company Trade Card, Front This uncommon trade card features a representation of a letter to the Illinois Watch Company from Japan stating, "We consider the Illinois Watch without exception the best in the world." At the time, the Illinois Watch Company had...

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