
This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies.

Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover.

Many pocket watch case backs screw off.If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a 'private label' watch or it may not be American-made.Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.

Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the 'mechanism' of the watch).Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch: The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement.
