Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 838

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 696111
Grade: 838
Model: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Wavy Stripes
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 1000.838G1.18S723.1810M83.H485.L745.17J325
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
79.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.405%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%)
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 838. However, #696111 has been verified with features more consistent with a Grade 835 classification (Nickel Damaskeening, Single-Sunk Dial).

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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 · August 5, 2020

Serial Number 696432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 696061 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 696096 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 384 · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 696111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: damaskeening pattern is different and this
movement is nickel but not two-toned.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Your watch is more consistent with the Grade 835 classification, despite Rockford Factory Serial Lists.

Anonymous · June 24, 2018

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · November 2, 2016

Serial Number 696422 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 696257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 696649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 696363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 696781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 696612 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch