Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 88 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 88

Private Label(s) in Run:

Special, Adjusted for J.M. Martin
R.D. Currier & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 310670
Grade: 88
Variation: LP
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Type 5
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Adjusted
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 288.88G1.18S286.187M26.O38.L151.16J2
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.265%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as featuring "Nickel" plates. However, this is inconsistent with other Grade 88 runs listed as "Nick. & Gilt" (two-tone). Observations in this run have confirmed two-tone finish, indicating an error in factory lists.

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 · April 21, 2019

Serial Number 310633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 310565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 310501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 88 Pocket Watch