Otay Watch Co. Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1449 (Grade F.A. Kimball)

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Access Date: May 12, 2025

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Otay Watch Co.

Grade: F.A. Kimball

Manufacturer:	Otay Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location:	Otay, California
Movement Serial Number:	1449
Grade:	F.A. Kimball
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1889
Run Quantity:	50
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	400
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
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:	5.G2.18S4.181M4.H4.L4.11J4
Database Version:	v52.646
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