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Access Date: February 22, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Lancaster Watch Co.
Grade: Keystone Watch Co.
Manufacturer: | Lancaster Watch Co. | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 371626 | ![]() |
Grade: | Keystone Watch Co. | ![]() |
Variation: | No. 5 | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1889 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 2,700 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 6 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 14,700 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Regulator: | Bitner | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Keystone Watch Co. Pat. Dust Proof. Safety Pinion Pat. S.W. Adjusted |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 163.G56.18S114.185M1.H102.L98.15J42 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.612 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 44.26 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 327.17 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6.462% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 3 (0.11%) | ![]() |
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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Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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.
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.

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