Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 69

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 434071
Grade: 69
Model: 8
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Type 6
Hairspring: Flat
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 485.69G18.18S418.188M125.H270.L348.11J114
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
507.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.570%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as featuring 15 Jewels. However, this is inconsistent with the other Grade 69 runs and is considered to be an error in the serial lists.

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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 · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 434411 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

donnydc756 2 · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 434259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Rockford Grade 69 Pocket Watch