Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 261874 (Grade 86)

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1891 Rockford Grade 86 LP Variant Model 7 15J 18S Silverode Pocket Watch Runs

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Private Label(s) in Run:

M.C. Conner - Burlington, Iowa

A.C. Hanger - Des Moines, Iowa

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Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	261874
Grade:	86
Variation:	LS/LP
Model:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production:	9,550
Variant Est. Production:	2,300 (18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
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.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	223.86G2.18S221.187M8.O20.L86.15J72
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	28.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	293.91
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.487%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 65 Sales
Research Note: #261094 Verified with Center Jewel (Not Marked, 16 or 17 Jewels Total) [eBay #222825230897]

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 86

Target Profile: 18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP

Rockford Grade 86 (All Variations): 9,550 ETP
18S: 9,550 100.00% 18s, Grade 86
18S-M7: 9,550 100.00% 18s, Grade 86, Model 7
18S-M7-15J: 9,550 100.00% 18s, Grade 86, Model 7, 15 Jewels
18S-M7-15J-ONL: 9,550 100.00% 18s, Grade 86, Model 7, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A: 9,550 100.00%
18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP: 2,300 24.08%	Other: 7,250 Other Variants or Unclassified

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 261713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 261983 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 261722 was reported as accurate.

4mula1fan 50 · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 261874 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A.C. Hanger Des Moines Iowa

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 261858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 261471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 261022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "image"does not fit movements
characteristics..........no central jewel &
regulator early style (long point to ornamental
gauge)
also I don't have in hand, so uncertain of #
jewels

Curator Response: Model images are just samples. Regulators and jewel count could be different. Let us know if you can confirm the 15j jewel count. Thanks!