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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 438596 Question Mark
Grade: 62 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,600 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 6 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill
17 J
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 498.62G5.18S431.187M96.O108.L361.17J24 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.249% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (1.00%) Question Mark
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 601 · September 10, 2023

Serial Number 438596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image - 314811512302
Curator Response: Thanks!

crispy 325 · 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