Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 83 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 83

Mixed Run: Adjusted and Unadjusted Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

G.N. & E.R. Moses - Great Bend, Kas.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 324590
Grade: 83
Model: 8
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 32
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,100
Variant Est. Production: 20,400 (18S-M8-15J-HNL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Type 5
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: Mixed
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 300.83G20.18S298.188M65.H145.L163.15J116
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
649.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.286%
Registry Population: 23 (1.15%)
Research Note: Mixed Run. #324908, #323225, #324570: Verified as Marked "Adjusted." #323589, 324590, #324730: Verified as Not Marked "Adjusted."

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 323398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 324033 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 323245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 324716 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 324716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's 17 j. Not 15 j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Radron 109 · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 324065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 324761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2019

Serial Number 323654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 324748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 323113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 323255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 323092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 323092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 324444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 323964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 323999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 323274 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 324668 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 324668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 324821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 324730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 323107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2017

Serial Number 323437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 323274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 324590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 323082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 323413 was reported as accurate.

donnydc756 2 · June 8, 2014

Serial Number 324176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 324829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 324261 was reported as accurate.

PGill34 60 · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 323224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 323524 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 83 Pocket Watch