Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Mixed Run

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. Beale & Son. - Rockford, Ill.
"Special"

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 403908
Grade: 86
Variation: LS/LP
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,550
Variant Est. Production: 2,300 (18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Type 6
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Mixed
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 430.86G12.18S366.187M68.O80.L293.15J177
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
293.91
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.487%
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
Research Note: #403615: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels." #403615: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted."

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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 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 403615 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 Jewels on the movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 403898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

fixmenow 31 · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 403908 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 403903 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to Mixed

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 403903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 403903 is 15J and marked adjusted

Firebirdjeff 41 · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 403553 was reported as accurate.

Diopside 83 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 403934 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 86 Pocket Watch