Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: March 20, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.
Grade: 281
Manufacturer: | South Bend | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | South Bend, Indiana | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 384985 | ![]() |
Grade: | 281 | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 300 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 14 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 12,400 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 9.281G1.16S2.161M2.O2.L9.15J5 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1917 South Bend Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.623 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 37.33 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 128.13 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.442% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (1.33%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 281
Target Profile: 16S-M1-15J-ONL-U
South Bend Grade 281 (All Variations): 12,400 ETP |
16S: 12,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 281 |
16S-M1: 12,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 281, Model 1 |
16S-M1-15J: 12,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 281, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
16S-M1-15J-ONL: 12,400 100.00% 16s, Grade 281, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
16S-M1-15J-ONL-U: 12,400 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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