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The Magpies had equaled a record-breaking 10-match league start in Southampton and their hopes of ending the loss were hampered by a series of injuries against Watford, but Ayoze Perez's goal was to secure a win. proved sufficient victory.
Yoshinori Muto, captain Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey both lost the lead, including Matt Ritchie, before Perez spoiled his fans in the team's last home game.
Watford being finally punished for his many missed opportunities in the first half, Rafael Benitez's Newcastle hung out to climb among the last three.
Newcastle has often given ground to his goals by scoring at home this season and this theme has almost continued, while Adrian Mariappa has been left indifferent and pushed to the extreme.
A corner then led to an even clearer opening of Watford. The visitors broke the rhythm and released Gerard Deulofeu, but, having already missed an opportunity, he missed the target.
Martin Dubravka took a decisive break for Isaac Success at half-time, before Roberto Pereyra crashed against the crossbar shortly after the restart.
But Watford was forced to pay for his desecration and Ki Sung-yueng's free kick was sent home by Perez, before Salomon Rondon took the lead, while he could have added a second. .
That did not cost Newcastle, however, and a brave defensive performance in the final stages sealed the points.
What does it mean? The magpies finally on the rails
The excuse of an exhausting list of games had long since abandoned Newcastle, the home defeats against Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion leaving the locals anxious. But finally, Perez started well the season of Pies. They will need more victories to get out of danger, but that was a start.
Substitutes save Benitez's men
Newcastle looked out of their depth before the Muto, Lascelles and Shelvey withdrawals, but they improved in their absence. Perez scored the crucial goal and responded to his critics by celebrating with his fingers in his ears, while Fabian Schar was very present and Ki played his best performance under a black and white shirt.
Deulofeu costs the Hornets points
Watford dominated the first half and could have been lost if Deulofeu had started playing a pivotal role without forgetting his shooting shoes. Twice he was indifferent in the surface and slid tame finishes off, while another wide-left effort did not bother Dubravka.
And after?
Newcastle will play another home key match next weekend as Bournemouth heads for St James's Park, while Watford returns to Southampton.
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