Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 85 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 85

Private Label(s) in Run:

Otto Wettstein - Rochelle, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 277211 Question Mark
Grade: 85 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,800 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 4 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 247.85G2.18S245.188M28.H109.L110.15J87 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.50 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
301.60 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.526% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark

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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 · February 23, 2023

Serial Number 277264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 277668 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 277668 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : private label in run. Thx
eBay item number:155201971884
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #155201971884]

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 277396 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 277211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number 277011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 277519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 277252 was reported as accurate.

cgell57749 14 · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 277011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 277587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 277261 was reported as accurate.

Diopside 83 · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 277303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 277537 was reported as accurate.

Csaw31 5 · July 13, 2013

Serial Number 277665 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 277517 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 85 Pocket Watch