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

New York Watch Co.

Grade: John L. King

Manufacturer: New York Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5649
Grade: John L. King
Model: 1869
Estimated Production Year: 1870
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 4 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.
Case: Various
Run ID: 25.G4.18S14.181869M14.E14.K16.17J4
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.601%
Registry Population: 5 (10.00%)

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