Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 838

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ed. W. Hicks - Auburn, Ind.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 778940
Grade: 838
Model: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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 Lines
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Reed
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
17 Jewels
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1139.838G2.18S762.1810M91.H548.L791.17J409
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.78
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: 17 (1.70%)

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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 · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 778613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 778560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 778843 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 778940 was reported as accurate.

NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 778940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 778234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 778234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 778663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2019

Serial Number 778721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 778663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 778663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 778183 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 778584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label movement and dial, Ed. W. Hicks,
Auburn Ind.
No Rockford markings.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 778312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 778269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 778406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 778004 was reported as accurate.

DWS123 7 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 778731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 778699 was reported as accurate.

baj51155 2 · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 778002 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · August 18, 2016

Serial Number 778736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 778412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 778731 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 778747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 778731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 778143 was reported as inaccurate.

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