Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 570 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 570

Cosmos

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 580342
Grade: 570
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,607
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 820.570G10.16S127.163M26.H397.L659.17J257
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
295.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.496%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)

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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 · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 580415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 580453 was reported as accurate.

tsullivan 18 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 580342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 580342 cosmos as well. Model 2 grade 565
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Rockford 16s Model 2 is openface. Based on the images you uploaded, it appears your watch is hunting, making it a model 3.

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 580361 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number comes off a Rockford Watch Co.
Cosmos 16S 17J movement. According to the book
Complete Price Guide to Watches No. 15 the cosmos
is a Model 2 Grade 565.
Rockford Grade 570 Pocket Watch