Pocket Watch Database

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"1397" 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:

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Lancaster Watch

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1397 Question Mark
Grade: Lancaster Watch Question Mark
Variation: No. 3 Question Mark
Model: Perry Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: 1879-1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 920 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 800 (18S-MPERRY-20J-HGP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 20j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Lancaster Watch
Penna.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3.G2.18S2.M2.H2.P2.20J2 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.77 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.27 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.404% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (3.13%) Question Mark
Research Note: Adams & Perry Watch Co. Production. #1751: Verified with nickel top plate, gilt pillar plate, gilt barrel, nickel pallet bridge, and mixed balance cock.

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