Lancaster Watch Co. Pocket Watch: Serial Number 21053 (Grade Melrose)

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Access Date: November 27, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Melrose

Some Finished in Gilt, Some Adjusted

Manufacturer:	Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	21053
Grade:	Melrose
Variation:	No. 2
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,100
Variant Est. Production:	500 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-U)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Mixed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Melrose Lancaster, Pa. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	23.G2.18S14.182M7.H10.L7.15J6
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	46.55
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.923%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (1.50%)
Research Note: #21199: Verified as Gilt Movement, #21189: Verified with Bitner Regulator and Marked "Adjusted" and "Pat. Reg."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Melrose

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-U-NO. 2

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Melrose (All Variations): 2,100 ETP
18S: 2,100 100.00% 18s, Grade Melrose
18S-M2: 2,100 100.00% 18s, Grade Melrose, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 2,100 100.00% 18s, Grade Melrose, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HNL: 2,100 100.00% 18s, Grade Melrose, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-15J-HNL-U: 500 23.81%	Other: 1,600 Other Adjustments or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HNL-U-NO. 2: 500 23.81%

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