Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 255705
Grade: 89
Variation: LS
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Type 4
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Mixed
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 217.89G1.18S215.187M6.O18.L80.15J71
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.137%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
Research Note: #255638: Verified as Marked "15 J" and "Adjusted" [eBay #123822316965]. #255385: Verified as Marked "15 J" [IHC185].

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 255246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 255058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 255536 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 255702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 255638 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked adjusted. Plain gilt.

Anonymous · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 255088 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 255705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2015

Serial Number 255760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 255671 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 89 Pocket Watch