Pocket Watch Database

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"7009" 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 Pocket Watch

New York Watch Co.

Grade: John L. King

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wm. E. Harpur - Philadelphia
Bacon & Co. - Cor. Washt & Elm Sts - Boston, Mass.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: New York Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7009 Question Mark
Grade: John L. King Question Mark
Model: 1869 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1872 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 90 Question Mark
Size: 16s 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. [or Private Label]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 50.G8.16S17.161869M17.E39.K41.17J15 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.27 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.185% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (8.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Serial block #7007-7067 is recorded as in the "Compensating" department in the 1873, 1874, and 1875 inventory lists, Grade "Norton." Surviving examples suggest these were eventually completed as "King" and "Clark" grade movements.

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


dav41van Supporter 52 · December 31, 2023

Serial Number 7009 was reported as accurate.

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