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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "guts" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  4. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  5. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement.
  6. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  7. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number. "7714" 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.

Grade: Hoyt

Private Label(s) in Run: A. Rinck - 448 State St - Chicago

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7714
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 1,000
Total Production: 14,900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Movement Configuration: Either
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
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Verifications & Observations

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  • January 10, 2019:
    Serial Number 7748 was reported as accurate
  • Wesman6
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    February 26, 2018:
    Serial Number 7912 was reported as accurate
  • October 21, 2017:
    Serial Number 7574 was reported as accurate
  • September 17, 2017:
    Serial Number 7875 was reported as accurate
  • August 22, 2016:
    Serial Number 7950 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • November 17, 2015:
    Serial Number 7826 was reported as accurate
  • May 8, 2013:
    Serial Number 7290 was reported as accurate
  • May 8, 2013:
    Serial Number 7290 was reported as accurate
  • November 24, 2012:
    Serial Number 7875 was reported as accurate
  • September 24, 2012:
    Serial Number 7588 was reported as accurate
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