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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Watch Co.
Grade: 49
| Manufacturer: | Rockford |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Rockford, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 249978 | |
| Grade: | 49 | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1886 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,300 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | 9x9 Grid in Square or Special Two-Tone Finish on Private Label | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Regulator: | Micrometric | |
| Escapement Type: | Right-angle | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Movement Markings: | R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill. Safety Pinion. |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 206.49G2.18S204.186M11.H79.L69.15J65 | |
| Data Research: |
1907 Rockford Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.516 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.91 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 39.98 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.202% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.50%) | |
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Research Note: Some movements are not marked "Adjusted." #249144 and #249114: Verified as Two-Tone Private Label Marked for "L.F. Hussander - Chicago, Ills" (Each features a different damaskeening patterns) [JH]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 49
Target Profile: 18S-M6-15J-HNL-A
| Rockford Grade 49 (All Variations): 1,300 ETP |
| 18S: 1,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 49 |
| 18S-M6: 1,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 49, Model 6 |
| 18S-M6-15J: 1,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 49, Model 6, 15 Jewels |
| 18S-M6-15J-HNL: 1,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 49, Model 6, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
| 18S-M6-15J-HNL-A: 1,300 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 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.
Anonymous · December 2, 2023
Serial Number 249504 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 24, 2022
Serial Number 249216 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 19, 2021
Serial Number 249962 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 7, 2018
Serial Number 249287 was reported as accurate.
733harry 33 · August 11, 2018
Serial Number 249287 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 15, 2018
Serial Number 249690 was reported as accurate.
pwdmbj Supporter 557 · May 28, 2018
Serial Number 249664 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 8, 2017
Serial Number 249172 was reported as accurate.
carlitos1z Supporter 27 · December 15, 2015
Serial Number 249173 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · September 22, 2014
Serial Number 249395 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 17, 2014
Serial Number 249869 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 17, 2014
Serial Number 249395 was reported as accurate.
Flyskippy1 29 · February 2, 2014
Serial Number 249814 was reported as accurate.
