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Manistee Watch Co. Grade 16s HTG Pocket Watch
Manistee Watch Co. Grade 16s HTG Pocket Watch

Manistee Watch Co.

Grade: 16s HTG

Manufacturer: Manistee Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Manistee, Michigan
Movement Serial Number: 30503
Grade: 16s HTG
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 4,100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Manistee Watch Co.
Manistee, Mich.
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 28.G3.16S3.161M3.H3.P27.17J3
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53,433.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.408%
Registry Population: 25 (0.61%)
Research Note: No Padded Zero Serial Prefix, #30245: Reported without the standard "00" prefix. #30139: Cut illustrated in 1912 S.F. Myers Catalog. Some early movements after the #30,001 mark still feature the double-zero prefix, but these were phased out within the first 300 movements of this run.

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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.


Metals 1 · June 9, 2023

Serial Number 33401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2023

Serial Number 33401 was reported as accurate.

Manistee Watch Co. Grade 16s HTG Pocket Watch
Manistee Watch Co. Grade 16s HTG Pocket Watch