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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Keystone

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 4226
Grade: Keystone
Variation: No. 7
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,200
Variant Est. Production: 1,100 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Mixed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Keystone
Lancaster, Pa.
Safety Pinion
Click In Out
Case: Various
Run ID: 6.G1.18S4.181M1.A1.K1.15J1
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.78
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.967%
Registry Population: 7 (1.40%)
Research Note: #4381: Sepcial Escapement with Double Escape Wheel, Curved Plate Profile. #4142, #4410: Not Marked "Adjusted." #4226: Marked "Adjusted"

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Verification Reports for this Run

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dcooper Supporter 221 · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 4307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Keystone Pocket Watch