Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 930 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 930

Private Label(s) in Run:

John M. Smyth Co. Special - Chicago, Ill.
E. E. Slocum - Lake View, Mich.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 659496
Grade: 930
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,070
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: John M. Smyth Co.
Special
Chicago, Ill.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 955.930G20.18S700.189M79.O347.L722.17J312
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
279.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.413%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.30% Analyzing 59 Sales

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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.


nicnic Supporter 385 · November 9, 2023

Serial Number 659253 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 659377 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 659377 is also not private label and has the gold
inlay. Otherwise, accurate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

okiejohn 379 · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 659496 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has no private label, and no
city/state name given. It also has gold inlay
colored lettering.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 659202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked, E. E. Slocum. Lake View,
Mich. 17 jewels adjusted.

Anonymous · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 659202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All wrong. This is an 18 size grade 930, like
659199. Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. (Verified images as private label with features consistent with the Grade 930 classification).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 400 to 930
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 9
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · June 19, 2018

Serial Number 659199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 659496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 930
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 9

Anonymous · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 659367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open Face not Hunting
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 930
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 0 to 9

Anonymous · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 659367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels and Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 930
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 0 to 9
Rockford Grade 930 Pocket Watch