Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 830 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 830

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 508525
Grade: 830
Model: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,684
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: R.W.Cop.
Rockford, Ill.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 563.830G17.18S496.1810M27.H316.L425.17J81
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
174.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.885%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)

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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 18, 2018

Serial Number 508733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 508707 was reported as accurate.

Davidray 2 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 508829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2015

Serial Number 508784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to Heat & Cold as per Rockford Watch
Company advertising, not to positions

Anonymous · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 508784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is definitely adjusted and says it on
the movement. Not sure how many positions.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 508731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 508794 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 830 Pocket Watch