Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 437403 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 82

Private Label(s) in Run:

H.F. Doan & Co. Special - Blissfield, Mich.

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Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	437403
Grade:	82
Model:	8
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	800
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,510
Variant Est. Production:	800 (18S-M8-17J-HTL)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Finely Damaskeened
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Rockford Spring
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Movement Markings:	R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill. 17 J Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	495.82G6.18S428.188M127.H273.L358.17J22
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	10.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	108.00
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.547%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.75%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82

Target Profile: 18S-M8-17J-HTL-APTI

Rockford Grade 82 (All Variations): 3,510 ETP
18S: 3,510 100.00% 18s, Grade 82
18S-M8: 3,510 100.00% 18s, Grade 82, Model 8
18S-M8-17J: 3,250 92.59% 18s, Grade 82, Model 8, 17 Jewels		Other: 260 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M8-17J-HTL: 800 22.79% 18s, Grade 82, Model 8, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 2,450 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M8-17J-HTL-APTI: 800 22.79%

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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 605 · August 26, 2024

Serial Number 437141 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 605 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 437107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewels - See post #35 -
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/rockford-private-labe
l-watches.149210/

Anonymous · October 10, 2023

Serial Number 437020 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 605 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 437403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: marked Doan Special. Thx. 134552620286

Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · November 21, 2022

Serial Number 437496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 437496 was reported as accurate.