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Access Date: February 22, 2025
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"163" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:

Cornell Watch Co.
Grade: Paul Cornell
Manufacturer: | Cornell Watch Co. | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 163 | ![]() |
Grade: | Paul Cornell | ![]() |
Variation: | No. 1 | ![]() |
Model: | 2 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1870 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 100 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 8 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 241 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 19j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Balance Type: | Expansion | ![]() |
Regulator: | Micrometric | ![]() |
Hairspring: | Flat | ![]() |
Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Position: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Paul Cornell Chicago, Ill. |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 1.G1.18S1.182M1.H1.L1.19J1 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.612 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.72 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 79.66 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.199% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (2.00%) | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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