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Access Date: April 26, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

New York Watch Co.
Grade: Chester Woolworth
Manufacturer: | New York Watch Co. | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Massachusetts | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 15490 | ![]() |
Grade: | Chester Woolworth | ![]() |
Model: | 1870 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1871 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 100 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 8 of 36 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 6,020 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Key | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Balance Type: | Expansion | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain | ![]() |
Hairspring: | Flat | ![]() |
Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | ![]() |
Adjusted: | ? | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Chester Woolworth Springfield, Mass. |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 110.G8.18S63.181870M37.E92.K94.15J37 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.640 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 18.24 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 432.37 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 12.274% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 3 (3.00%) | ![]() |
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 2 images.
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Verification Reports for this Run
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pentaxman Supporter 6 · April 6, 2025
Serial Number 15491 was reported as inaccurate.
change this into a stem wind sidewinder.
The Key wind has been capped off.

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Image Source/Credit: eBay Auction
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