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From the American Horology Archive:
New York Watch Co. Grade Albert Clark Pocket Watch

New York Watch Co.

Grade: Albert Clark

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J.D. Landis - Coatesville, Pa.

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Manufacturer: New York Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 7072
Grade: Albert Clark
Model: 1869
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 467
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
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: Albert Clark
Springfield, Mass. [or Private Label]
Case: Various
Run ID: 51.G8.16S18.161869M18.E40.K42.15J22
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.965%
Registry Population: 4 (8.00%)
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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New York Watch Co. Grade Albert Clark Pocket Watch