Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 587 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 587

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 742568
Grade: 587
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,795
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1076.587G12.16S272.162M51.O410.P150.15J252
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
486.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.460%
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.85% Analyzing 65 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.


jamiej 57 · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 742557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 742557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 742557 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 742576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Rockford shipping tin specifies #742576 as No.
585, 16s, 15j, OF, Special for "Hammond Bro"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 2

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 742671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Rockford pocket watch appears to be a model 2,
not a model 5 as listed in your database.
*****@yahoo.com.

Thanks for maintaining this site!!

Hal
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 2
Rockford Grade 587 Pocket Watch