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From the American Horology Archive:
New York Watch Co. Grade John L. King Pocket Watch

New York Watch Co.

Grade: John L. King

Manufacturer: New York Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5641 Question Mark
Grade: John L. King Question Mark
Model: 1869 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1870 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 775 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: John L. King
Springfield, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25.G4.18S14.181869M14.E14.K16.17J4 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.34 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.592% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (10.00%) Question Mark

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New York Watch Co. Grade John L. King Pocket Watch