Otay Watch Co. Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1288 (Grade F.A. Kimball)

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Access Date: January 18, 2025

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Otay Watch Co.

Grade: F.A. Kimball

Manufacturer:	Otay Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location:	Otay, California
Movement Serial Number:	1288
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
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Flat
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	F.A. Kimball Otay Watch Co. California Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3.G1.18S3.181M3.H3.L3.11J3
Database Version:	v52.560
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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	557.14
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	43.478%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (3.00%)

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