Lancaster Watch Co. Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4809 (Grade Keystone)

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Access Date: November 28, 2024

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Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Keystone

Manufacturer:	Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	4809
Grade:	Keystone
Variation:	No. 7
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1879
Run Quantity:	700
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,200
Variant Est. Production:	1,100 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-ATI)
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:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Movement Markings:	Keystone Lancaster, Pa. Safety Pinion Click In Out Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7.G2.18S5.181M2.A2.K2.15J2
Database Version:	v52.468
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.62
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: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (2.00%)
Research Note: #5180: Bitner Regulator. #5054, #5180, #4689, #4975, #4760, #4809, #4676, #5060,#5181: Marked "Adjusted"

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Keystone

Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-AGK-ATI-NO. 7

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Keystone (All Variations): 6,100 ETP
18S: 6,100 100.00% 18s, Grade Keystone
18S-M1: 2,200 36.07% 18s, Grade Keystone, Model 1		Other: 3,900 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-15J: 2,200 36.07% 18s, Grade Keystone, Model 1, 15 Jewels
18S-M1-15J-AGK: 2,200 36.07% 18s, Grade Keystone, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-15J-AGK-ATI: 1,100 18.03%	Other: 1,100 Other Adjustments or Unclassified
18S-M1-15J-AGK-ATI-NO. 7: 1,100 18.03%

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