Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 862703 (Grade 938)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 938

Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	862703
Grade:	938
Model:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,200
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style:	Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Reed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill. 17 Jewels
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1243.938G8.18S788.189M137.O507.L823.17J476
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	21.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	221.58
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.121%
Registry Population:	4 (0.80%)

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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.

RLuepnitz 1 · October 11, 2022

Serial Number 862679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 862738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 862795 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 862703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 862703 appears to be identical to grade 938..
please compare to..

https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/roc
kford/748574/link

Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. I agree. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 925 to 938

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 862694 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 925 to 938

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

milgauss 24 · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 862968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 938, not marked adjusted.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 925 to 938

Adjusted changed from Yes to No