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: 284970
Grade: 89
Variation: LS
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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 5
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: 255.89G2.18S253.187M16.O28.L118.15J92
Database Version: v52.245
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: 12 (1.20%)
Research Note: #284970: Verified as Gilt Damaskeen Finish ("Gold-Flashed")

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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 · January 4, 2023

Serial Number 284118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 284947 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 284970 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement looks to have gold flashed plate rather
than gilt.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

barelymoving555 56 · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 284635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 284515 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 284356 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 284788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 284796 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 284607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 284543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 284227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: different regulator and is

adjusted

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 284049 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 284049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 284831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 284210 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 89 Pocket Watch