Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 431296 (Grade 66)

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Access Date: April 22, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 66

Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	431296
Grade:	66
Variation:	LS
Model:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	17 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,700
Variant Est. Production:	5,000 (18S-M7-11J-ONL-U-LS)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	R.W.Co. Rockford Ill.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	473.66G17.18S406.187M86.O98.L336.11J111
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.640
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	44.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	452.42
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.288%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	3.52% Analyzing 73 Sales
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 66, Model 7, Nickel, 11 Jewels. However, #431003 has been verified as Marked "17 J" "Adjusted" and features two-tone plates [JH]. Similar movements have been observed in other Grade 66 runs with the same damaskeening pattern (#428068 and #428967, also marked "17 J" and "Adjusted"), more consistent with Grade 60.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 66

Target Profile: 18S-M7-11J-ONL-U-LS

Rockford Grade 66 (All Variations): 14,700 ETP
18S: 14,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 66
18S-M7: 14,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 66, Model 7
18S-M7-11J: 14,000 95.24% 18s, Grade 66, Model 7, 11 Jewels		Other: 700 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M7-11J-ONL: 14,000 95.24% 18s, Grade 66, Model 7, 11 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M7-11J-ONL-U: 14,000 95.24%
18S-M7-11J-ONL-U-LS: 5,000 34.01%	Other: 9,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 · April 1, 2025

Serial Number 431003 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 620 · February 9, 2024

Serial Number 431283 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Image - 305390289393

Anonymous · February 18, 2021

Serial Number 431401 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 431401 has two tone plates and is stamped 17 J
Possible model 60?

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.