Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 94 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 94

Private Label(s) in Run:

F.J. Kempel - Oregon, Ills.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 388472
Grade: 94
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 398.94G8.18S356.187M63.O75.L261.9J87
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
323.15
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.635%
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 388334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n looks like 388334 grade 112, although
serial is hard to distinguish, could be 368334
which would fit a 112. Private label. Thx
275828673281
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, I beleive the serial number is "368334" which would correlate to a run of Grade 112 movements.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 388148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 388148 is 11j private label marked "Special" and
signed on the movement for "F.J. Kempel, Oregon,
Ills.".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 388061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 388500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has at least 11 jewels but more likely
the 16 jewels and a two tone movement. My movement
number is 388500 last of the run.

rdbraun 12 · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 388473 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 94 Pocket Watch