Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 655 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 655

Wind Indicator

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 855903
Grade: 655
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1234.655G2.16S322.165M67.O500.L819.17J473
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.54
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.514%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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.


ralph1 105 · December 31, 2023

Serial Number 855903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: This watch has a 14 size dial plate and the
other
soide3 is 8 size as shown in photos. It is
pendent
set.Marked Double Roller 3/4 plate non adjusted.
Strange thing though it is powered by a 12s
mainspring. Not sure if it's the correct main
spring barrel.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 855835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not 21 but 17 jewels, no wind indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

oldpocketwatch 10 · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 855754 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 12 not 16
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.

bwalder 137 · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 855945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

cjlillis 1 · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 855945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 855891 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 855922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel indicated on the plates
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Rockford Grade 655 Pocket Watch