Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 88 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 88

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 352171 Question Mark
Grade: 88 Question Mark
Variation: LP Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone 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: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 338.88G5.18S336.187M48.O60.L201.16J9 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.534 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.265% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #352346: Verified as Private Label Marked "Otto Wettstein - Rochelle, Ill. - Adjusted - 21 Jewels" with a different two-tone pattern than what is commonly recorded on other Grade 88 movements [JH]

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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.


Rockfordguy Supporter 48 · August 28, 2024

Serial Number 352006 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a up jeweled PL movement.
21 Jewel two-tone
Otto Wettstein
Rochelle, IL

Anonymous · July 31, 2021

Serial Number 352422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 352346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is boldly marked "21 Jewels." Very rare
I was told. cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 352004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 352135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 352135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 352171 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number 352381 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 88 Pocket Watch