Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 920 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 920

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 509858
Grade: 920
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 108
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 551
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Train: Quick
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 572.920G5.18S505.187M112.O138.L434.17J90
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.086%
Registry Population: 2 (1.85%)

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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.


ngupaan 95 · October 22, 2016

Serial Number 509794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A small booklet produced by the Rockford Watch Co
showing their current models at the time. It is
called "The Name Rockford Designates a High Grade
Watch". Models included the 500 Grade's, 800
Grade's, 900 Grade's & the 140, 150 & 160 Grade's.
This does not list a publish date. If you go to
this EBay item you will see I have shown an
excerpt & photo from the booklet clearly stating
the attributes of the Grade 920.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This has been on my list to go back and update accordingly.

ngupaan 95 · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 509794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted
Adjusted to Positions & Temperature according to
Rockford Material Catalogue
Railroad Grade in it's Day
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Which Rockford material catalog are you referencing as a source?

robertjblais 21 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 509858 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 920 Pocket Watch