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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: West End

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. W. White - Lancaster, Pa.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33906 Question Mark
Grade: West End Question Mark
Variation: No. 10 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 10j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: West End
Lancaster, Pa.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 32.G1.18S20.181M8.A8.K8.10J1 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
400.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.916% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (0.38%) Question Mark
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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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Capam34 1 · September 28, 2024

Serial Number 34864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 33636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 32015 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 34132 was reported as accurate.

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade West End Pocket Watch