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From the American Horology Archive:
New York Watch Co. Grade Homer Foot Pocket Watch

New York Watch Co.

Grade: Homer Foot

Manufacturer: New York Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5376
Grade: Homer Foot
Model: 1869
Estimated Production Year: 1870
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 815
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Movement Markings: Homer Foot
Springfield, Mass
Case: Various
Run ID: 21.G5.18S10.181869M10.E10.K12.15J8
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.03
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.684%
Registry Population: 2 (4.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · April 7, 2024

Serial Number 5391 was reported as accurate.

New York Watch Co. Grade Homer Foot Pocket Watch