Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 605 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 605

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chicago Watch Co. U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 649778
Grade: 605
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 947.605G5.16S207.162M39.O345.P80.11J138
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
403.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.040%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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 · January 29, 2023

Serial Number 649719 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 223 · June 5, 2022

Serial Number 649685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 649197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is a private label 15 Jewel. Pallet fork
pivot is jeweled. I will send photos.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 649013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 649579 was reported as accurate.

ddemery29 1 · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 649348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 649348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 649348 was reported as accurate.

kennyhabeeb 14 · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 649991 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As represented when sold: A private-label watch
with 15 jewels.
Rockford Grade 605 Pocket Watch