Lancaster Watch Co. Pocket Watch: Serial Number 31530 (Grade West End)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: West End

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. W. White - Lancaster, Pa.

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Manufacturer:	Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	31530
Grade:	West End
Variation:	No. 10
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1880
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	18,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	10j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	West End Lancaster, Pa. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	32.G1.18S20.181M8.A8.K8.10J1
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	54.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	400.67
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.916%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (0.38%)
Research Note: #34774: Likely 10j, #33441: Like 10j Private Label "Geo. W. White - Lancaster, Pa." #30300 referenced in a newspaper advertisement as West End with 10 Jewels. #30021: Marked "Patent Safety Pinion" with "Patent" appearing to be a late addition after the original movement was marked.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade West End

Target Profile: 18S-M1-10J-AGK-U-NO. 10

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade West End (All Variations): 29,000 ETP
18S: 29,000 100.00% 18s, Grade West End
18S-M1: 18,000 62.07% 18s, Grade West End, Model 1	Other: 11,000 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-10J: 18,000 62.07% 18s, Grade West End, Model 1, 10 Jewels
18S-M1-10J-AGK: 18,000 62.07% 18s, Grade West End, Model 1, 10 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-10J-AGK-U: 18,000 62.07%
18S-M1-10J-AGK-U-NO. 10: 18,000 62.07%

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