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From the American Horology Archive:
Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Ruby Pocket Watch

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Ruby

Some Movements in Run Finished with 19 Jewels. See Research Notes.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Merced - Eastern Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 191305 Question Mark
Grade: Ruby Question Mark
Variation: 10J Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 10j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Ruby
Lancaster, Pa.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 96.G2.18S61.182M24.H47.L43.10J18 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.69 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.176% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #191305: Private Label "Merced - Eastern Watch Co.", #191026: Verified as "Ruby" Movement, Expert-Verified as 10 Jewels. #191357, #191394: Marked "Ruby - Lancaster, Pa. - Patent Pinion" with raised gold jewel settings on the center wheel and barrel arbor, suggesting possibly 19 jewels.

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Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Ruby Pocket Watch