Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 62 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 62

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.S. Carpenter & Co. Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 438566
Grade: 62
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,600
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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
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
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 498.62G5.18S431.187M96.O108.L361.17J24
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.249%
Registry Population: 4 (1.00%)
Research Note: #438863: Verified as Featuring Two-Tone Finish (Private Label) [JH].

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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 · September 10, 2023

Serial Number 438596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image - 314811512302
Curator Response: Thanks!

crispy 322 · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 438526 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 438566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 438673 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · October 22, 2015

Serial Number 438531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Adjusted"

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 438857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 438506 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 62 Pocket Watch