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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.
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 191359
Grade: Ruby
Variation: 10J
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 10j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Ruby
Lancaster, Pa.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 96.G2.18S61.182M24.H47.L43.10J18
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.176%
Registry Population: 6 (1.50%)
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