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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Comet

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 196887
Grade: Comet
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Comet
Lancaster, Pa.
Case: Various
Run ID: 98.G1.18S62.182M25.H48.L44.7J20
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.04
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
88.86
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.759%
Registry Population: 7 (0.18%)
Research Note: #195177: Comet with Patented Paper Dial.

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · March 16, 2022

Serial Number 196326 was reported as accurate.

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Comet Pocket Watch