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.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 585680
Grade: 525
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 829.525G3.16S134.165M13.O296.L668.21J52
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.202%
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)

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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