Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 918 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 918

Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 574066 Question Mark
Grade: 918 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 798.918G2.18S656.189M61.O281.L640.21J46 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
89.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.452% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (6.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: This run [574001-574500] was originally designated as Grade 905 in Rockford Serial Lists. However, observations and reports indicate the run is mixed with Grade 905 and Grade 918 movements. For the purpose of the database, this run has been segmented and reassigned using known observations - 574001-574100: 918; 574101-574300: 905; 574301-574500: 918. According to catalog descriptions, the difference between the grades is the 905 features "extra fine ruby and sapphire jewels" while the 918 features "ruby and sapphire jewels" (omitting the word "extra"). The damaskeening patterns and plate markings are also distinctive between the grades. #574066: Verified as Marked "918." #574443: Reported as Marked "918." #574104: Reported as Grade 905. #574207: Verified as consistent with Grade 905 classification [eBay #332861645930].

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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 · July 17, 2021

Serial Number 574023 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 574066 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a grade 918. Picture is posted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 905 to 918

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 574066 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is clearly marked "918" on the same plate
as the serial number, so not substituted. Cheers.
duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 905 to 918

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 574035 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 905 to 918
Rockford Grade 918 Pocket Watch