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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 324590 Question Mark
Grade: 83 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,100 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 20,400 (18S-M8-15J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 5 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Adjusted: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 300.83G20.18S298.188M65.H146.L163.15J116 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.440 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
649.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.286% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (1.15%) Question Mark
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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 600 · November 4, 2024

Serial Number 324928 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Adjusted.

Rockfordguy Supporter 44 · August 11, 2024

Serial Number 324928 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked “Adjusted”

Rcardkidz 4054 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 323398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 324033 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · 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 992 · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 324668 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · 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