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Access Date: February 23, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Watch Co.
Grade: 62
| Manufacturer: | Rockford |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Rockford, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 244825 | |
| Grade: | 62 | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1886 | |
| Run Quantity: | 600 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,100 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 600 (18S-M6-11J-HNL-APTI) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Regulator: | Type 3 | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Movement Markings: | R.W.Co. Rockford Ill 17 J Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 201.62G1.18S199.186M9.H75.L64.11J31 | |
| Data Research: |
1907 Rockford Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.612 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.31 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 33.83 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.171% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (1.17%) | |
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Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 62 (18s, Hunting, Nickel, 11 Jewels, Model 8). However, #244735 and #244775 have been reported as Model 6. #244808 and #244823 have been verified as Model 6 with 11 screw-set jewels, micrometric regulator, and nickel plates [JH]. #244764: Verified as Model 6.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 62
Target Profile: 18S-M6-11J-HNL-APTI
| Rockford Grade 62 (All Variations): 2,700 ETP | ||
| 18S: 2,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 62 |
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| 18S-M6: 1,100 40.74% 18s, Grade 62, Model 6 |
Other: 1,600
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M6-11J: 1,100 40.74% 18s, Grade 62, Model 6, 11 Jewels |
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| 18S-M6-11J-HNL: 1,100 40.74% 18s, Grade 62, Model 6, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M6-11J-HNL-APTI: 600 22.22% | Other: 500
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
nicnic Supporter 412 · May 30, 2023
Serial Number 244409 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Transition movement
Anonymous · April 18, 2015
Serial Number 244407 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6
Anonymous · April 2, 2015
Serial Number 244432 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6
Anonymous · September 17, 2014
Serial Number 244735 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: model 6
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6
Anonymous · March 10, 2014
Serial Number 244775 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It's a model 6, very obvious from the exposed
escapement, likely a grade 49 from comparison to
others I have.
escapement, likely a grade 49 from comparison to
others I have.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6
