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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 112 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 112

Possible 17-Jewel Nickel Experimental Grade Mixed in Run

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 386743 Question Mark
Grade: 112 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,800 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 395.112G5.16S40.161M40.H206.L258.17J6 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
116.93 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.592% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 112 (16-Size, 15-Jewels, Gilt). However, multiple reports and verified observations support that most or all of the run was finished as 16-Size Model 1 nickel movements marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted," inconsistent with the Grade 112 classification.
#386003: Reported as Nickel Movement with 17 Jewels.
#386946: Verified as Nickel Movement Marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted."
#386743: Verified as Nickel Movement Marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted."
#386328: Reported as Nickel Movement Marked "17 Jewels."
#386311: Reported as Nickel Movement Marked "17 Jewels."

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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 · April 27, 2024

Serial Number 386165 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 386165 is nickel 17 Jewels marked adjusted

Anonymous · March 9, 2024

Serial Number 386258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 386390 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 608 · September 4, 2023

Serial Number 386457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image - 126077174769
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · August 27, 2023

Serial Number 386390 was reported as accurate.

LarryMW 10 · July 11, 2023

Serial Number 386457 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 608 · September 12, 2022

Serial Number 386003 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : confirmed s/n 386003 nickel finish 17j.
Thx
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 386743 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 386743 is nickel finished
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 386946 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 386324 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

1whatever 51 · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 386981 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 386328 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels, Nickel Finish
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 386311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels

Adjusted

Nickel finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 2, 2015

Serial Number 386213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is 17 jewel and adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 386438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is nickel and has 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Rockford Grade 112 Pocket Watch