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: 1221386
Grade: 227
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 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: 718.227G28.16S375.162M259.O540.L317.21J68
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
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: 81 (1.62%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.10% Analyzing 350 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 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 1218974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2022

Serial Number 1220098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2022

Serial Number 1220018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2022

Serial Number 1218454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 1218818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 1222709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 1219941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2021

Serial Number 1222358 was reported as accurate.

drisen 29 · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 1222419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 1218211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 1218762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 1222176 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

hudnic Supporter 78 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 1221881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 1220205 was reported as accurate.

Mpeterson1982 1 · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 1221207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 1222670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 1221958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 1221958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 1221958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 1221931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 1221824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 1219921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 1219217 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 1221386 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 1218324 was reported as accurate.

dfross55 10 · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 1219898 was reported as accurate.

dfross55 10 · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 1219898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 1221207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 1218829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 1218883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 1222002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 1222099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 1219219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 1219145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 1222186 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 20, 2017

Serial Number 1222364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 1219511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 1220381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 1218458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 1218211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2017

Serial Number 1218427 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 301 · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 1220104 was reported as accurate.

drisen 29 · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 1222419 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 1220083 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 1219746 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 1219171 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 1219271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 1220581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 1220643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 1222027 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch