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Auburndale Watch Co. Lincoln
Serial #545
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| Manufacturer | Auburndale Watch Co. |
| Grade | Lincoln |
| Serial Number | 545 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | Hartwell |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Key |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Case Material | Coinsilver |
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| Dial Details | The Auburndale Watch Company's Lincoln model of pocket watches was in response to their unreliable Auburndale Rotary model which received a poor reception from the general public. The company hoped that their new 7 jewel, 3/4 plate pocket watches would compete with other similar watches from the more established companies of the time. In 1878, Auburndale launched the 18-size key wind model known as the Lincoln, as well as an 18-size stem-wind, lever-set model known as the Bentley. Although these 7 jewel watches were reliable, they did not return enough of a profit for Auburndale which led to only around 300 of these watches being made. The company then turned to the production of thermometers, but this was also not enough to sustain the company, leading to the end of the Auburndale Watch Company in 1883. In total, only around 6,000 watches were produced by the company. Both the Lincoln and Bentley models were designed by Chauncey Hartwell. The Auburndale Rotary was invented by Jason Hopkins, who would continue to work as a jeweler and watchmaker until his passing in 1902 at the age of 84. As a side note, he was also responsible for the private label Elgin watch marked "Sun-Dial" which followed a continuing trend of being a lower quality, 7 jewel movement pocket watch. More information on the Auburndale Watch Company can be found here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29934/29934-h/29934-h.htm |
| Movement Markings | Lincoln Auburndale, Mass. 545 |
Contributed to the database by AIexander on October 19, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 28, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 28, 2024.