Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 659496 (Grade 930)

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Access Date: November 29, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	955.930G20.18S700.189M79.O347.L722.17J312
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.469
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: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (2.00%)

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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.

konigb 3 · August 23, 2024

Serial Number 659028 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 659028 has no private label, but is marked
"Belmont U.S.A."
Otherwise all correct!

konigb 3 · August 23, 2024

Serial Number 659028 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

nicnic Supporter 405 · 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.