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

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Record

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 71121 Question Mark
Grade: Record Question Mark
Variation: 10J Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 10j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Record
Lancaster, Pa.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 44.G2.18S30.182M14.H17.L13.10J6 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.32 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.879% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #71118 and #71534: Burnished Jewels Top Plate, #71578: Marked "Ruby - Lancaster, Pa." This grade name is later used for a high-grade 18-Size movement and then a ladies' grade. This one appears to be consistent with other "Record" movements indicating a private label or experiemental grade classification.

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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.


23Greenwich Supporter 252 · February 7, 2024

Serial Number 71229 was reported as accurate.

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Record Pocket Watch