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: 832634
Grade: 838
Model: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
17 Jewels
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1210.838G4.18S781.1810M98.H578.L813.17J463
Database Version: v52.235
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: 6 (1.20%)

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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 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 832561 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 832565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 832610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number 832634 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a full plate 17 jewel 2 tone movement -
see photo on my collection.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 665 to 838
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 5 to 10
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch