Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 227

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 1191141
Grade: 227
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Micrometric
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Run ID: 712.227G27.16S371.162M255.O534.L316.21J64
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
467.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.232%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
57 (1.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.58% Analyzing 357 Sales

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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 · February 13, 2023

Serial Number 1188464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2022

Serial Number 1192982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 1189348 was reported as accurate.

angeljsp 2 · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 1190631 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch mechanism is marked grade 227. The face
is labeled "Studebaker". Not sure if factory or
replacement face.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 227 is expected to be fitted with a "South Bend" dial, so it is likely a later replacement.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 1191418 was reported as accurate.

Patrick92 11 · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 1188942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1191638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 1189086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2020

Serial Number 1188833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 1188833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 1188833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 1188716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2019

Serial Number 1190566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 1191913 was reported as accurate.

Avantidon 3 · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 1192636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 1190379 was reported as accurate.

TimPsaledakis Supporter 28 · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 1190460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 1190139 was reported as accurate.

senorchisme 17 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 1191510 was reported as accurate.

Patrick92 11 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 1188942 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 1188714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 1188714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 1188607 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 124 · June 24, 2018

Serial Number 1192692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 1188215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 1191890 was reported as accurate.

Dpierce 1 · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 1192969 was reported as accurate.

Dpierce 1 · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 1192969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2017

Serial Number 1191289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 1191579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 1190844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2017

Serial Number 1190803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 1192827 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 20, 2017

Serial Number 1192204 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 1190844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 1191545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 1191041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 1192528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 1192698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 1191059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2017

Serial Number 1191469 was reported as accurate.

JimBob 13 · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 1191840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2016

Serial Number 1192794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 1191265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 1191265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 1189815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 1191297 was reported as accurate.

stephenhoy 13 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 1188367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2016

Serial Number 1189057 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 1190301 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch