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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Melrose

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.T. Clark - Max Meyer & Bro. - Omaha, Neb.

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Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 21401
Grade: Melrose
Variation: No. 2 Adjusted
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,100
Variant Est. Production: 1,600 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-ATI)
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: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Movement Markings: Melrose
Lancaster, Pa.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 24.G3.18S15.182M8.H11.L8.15J7
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.28
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: 9 (0.56%)
Research Note: #21972: Private Label "J.T. Clark - Max Meyer & Bro. - Omaha, Neb." Nickel Movement Marked Adjusted. #21410: Verified as not marked "Adjusted."

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Verification Reports for this Run

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cranemaker Supporter 73 · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 22069 was reported as accurate.

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Melrose Pocket Watch