Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 525 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 525

Private Label(s) in Run:

L. Schmidt - Braddock, Pa.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 585680 Question Mark
Grade: 525 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 829.525G3.16S134.165M13.O296.L668.21J52 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
3.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.98 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.202% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark

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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 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 585697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matches the pictures but not the line drawing.
The line drawing doesn't show a whiplash
regulator. The watch has one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253334967899?ul_noapp=tr
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The model illustration is simply for reference and may contain differences in jeweling, regulator, and other minor discrepancies. These were originally published by the company in material catalogs for model identification.

Anonymous · August 4, 2016

Serial Number 585676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 585619 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 525 Pocket Watch