Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 585 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 585

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 891017
Grade: 585
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1276.585G3.16S334.165M73.O528.P289.15J289
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.156%
Registry Population: 12 (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 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 891466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2023

Serial Number 891282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 891546 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · September 20, 2021

Serial Number 891029 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3 finger bridge
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 891945 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 891012 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Bernsiebs 6 · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 891656 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Bernsiebs 6 · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 891656 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · August 21, 2015

Serial Number 891012 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · July 6, 2015

Serial Number 891087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · July 4, 2015

Serial Number 891087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 891361 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 891315 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 891315 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 891480 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I just cleaned and oiled this movement so I know
the following is correct for 891480. Size 16,
15 jewels stamped on plate, pendent wind and set,
3/4 plate with micrometer regulator. Nickel
finish. Open face watch with pendent at the 12
position. Production year: late 1911 or early
1912. Beautiful old movement and watch. Running
strong and timed out to 4 seconds per day in 5
positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 585
Size changed from 18 to 16
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 0 to 5
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Rockford Grade 585 Pocket Watch