Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 293776 (Grade 85)

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Access Date: June 05, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 85

Private Label(s) in Run:

Otto Wettstein

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Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	293776
Grade:	85
Model:	8
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production:	9,800
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Inlay Color:	None
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Mixed
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Movement Markings:	R.W.Co. Rockford Ill.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	266.85G4.18S264.188M39.H119.L129.15J98
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.327
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	29.50
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	301.60
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.526%
Registry Population:	10 (1.00%)

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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.

ngupaan 95 · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 293866 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also 16 Jewel

ngupaan 95 · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 293866 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as "Adjusted"
Private Label for Otto Wettstein (Watch Inspector
for the C & I 1889)
Rail Road Grade
Gold Flashed & Gilt Movement
Micrometer Regulator