Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 565 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 565

Private Label(s) in Run:

LeLand Watch Co. - Minneapolis, Minn.
John M. Smyth Co. Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 572001 Question Mark
Grade: 565 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,337 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 793.565G4.16S112.162M16.O280.L635.17J242 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
102.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.520% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.86%) Question Mark

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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.


medhamred Supporter 145 · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 572603 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Another private label; "John M Smyth Co, Special"
from Chicago, Illinois, dial is also marked "JMS
Co" in cursive script.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 572557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 572557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 572612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch specifics are accurate, however, this was
was a "jobber" marked on movement as "LeLand Watch
Co. Minneapolis, Minn." Also came with enamel
watch dial marked "LeLand".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

pmtime Supporter 612 · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 572462 was reported as accurate.

bile0321 21 · September 22, 2015

Serial Number 572605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2015

Serial Number 572023 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 565 Pocket Watch