Pocket Watch Database

We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number.
"1215" 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:

Otay Watch Co.

Grade: F.A. Kimball

Manufacturer: Otay Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Otay, California
Movement Serial Number: 1215
Grade: F.A. Kimball
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: F.A. Kimball
Otay Watch Co.
California
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
975.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.059%
Registry Population: 9 (3.00%)

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


Anonymous · September 10, 2023

Serial Number 1028 was reported as accurate.