Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Private Label(s) in Run:

R.H. Smith - Hinton, W. VA.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 346314
Grade: 87
Variation: LP
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Adjusted
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 328.87G3.18S326.187M40.O52.L191.15J130
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.46
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
169.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.857%
Registry Population: 21 (2.10%)

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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.


Anonymous · September 9, 2023

Serial Number 346865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2023

Serial Number 346756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 346090 was reported as accurate.

ndmasood 1 · January 8, 2022

Serial Number 346207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2022

Serial Number 346207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 346204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 346929 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 346235 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 346750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 346602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 346982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 346222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 346516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 346953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 346982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 346252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 346937 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label

"R.H. Smith, Hinton, W.VA."

Anonymous · December 21, 2014

Serial Number 346504 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 346937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 346252 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 346937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 346602 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number has gold jewel settings.

Balance jewel settings are held into place by 3
lock screws, two on the lower, one on the balance
cock

Anonymous · April 9, 2014

Serial Number 346602 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted - Two-Tone Movement -
Can be set for either Lever "L" or Pendent "P"
via a setting screw.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 346816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

KithAB 25 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 346919 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 87 Pocket Watch