Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Private Label(s) in Run:

Otto Wettstein - Rochelle, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 328053
Grade: 89
Variation: LP
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 304.89G4.18S302.187M28.O40.L167.15J119
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: 9 (0.90%)
Research Note: #328053: Verified as 16-Jewel Private Label for "Otto Wettstein - Rochelle, Ill." with gilt damaskeened barrel plate.

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 13, 2022

Serial Number 328053 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: At least 16 jewels, marked Adjusted, marked Otto
Wettstein, Rochelle, Ill.on both movement and
double sunk dial.
Movement gold flashed damaskeened. Yes it is
model 7, LP variant, OF with model 5 regulator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

ABUMALEK 97 · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 328903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 328823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 328230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 328230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 328863 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 89 Pocket Watch