Pocket Watch Database

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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Keystone Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 371626 Question Mark
Grade: Keystone Watch Co. Question Mark
Variation: No. 5 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,700 (18S-M5-15J-HGL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Bitner Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Keystone Watch Co.
Pat. Dust Proof.
Safety Pinion
Pat. S.W.
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 163.G56.18S114.185M1.H102.L98.15J42 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
327.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.464% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.11%) Question Mark
Research Note: #369811, #371626: Marked "Pat. Dust Proof." However, the pillar plate is not provisioned to attach the dust proof piece. #369676: Watch movement container marked "No. 5" and indicates "4 Pairs" of jewels and "Adjusted."

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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.


JimmyD 9 · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 372268 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Keystone watch has the number 372268 and the
number 8 looks like it was struck twice to cover a
bad impression or an incorrect number. The
movement is size 18 with a celluloid dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Keystone 6s to Keystone Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 10j to 15j
Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Keystone Watch Co. Pocket Watch