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Access Date: March 06, 2025
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"5408" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
"5408" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:

New York Watch Co.
Grade: John L. King
Manufacturer: | New York Watch Co. | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Massachusetts | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 5408 | ![]() |
Grade: | John L. King | ![]() |
Model: | 1869 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1870 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 50 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 9 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 775 | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 17j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | ![]() |
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: | John L. King Springfield, Mass. |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 22.G3.18S11.181869M11.E11.K13.17J3 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.618 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.33 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 55.04 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.580% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (8.00%) | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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