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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 328391 Question Mark
Grade: 89 Question Mark
Variation: LP Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None 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
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 304.89G4.18S302.187M28.O40.L167.15J119 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.137% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
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 469 · 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