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Access Date: May 29, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.
Grade: 280
Manufacturer: | South Bend | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | South Bend, Indiana | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 386749 | ![]() |
Grade: | 280 | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 500 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 14 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 16,100 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Regulator: | Needle | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1917 South Bend Serial List |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v50.828 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 46.79 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 166.67 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.872% | ![]() |
Registry Population: | 5 (1.00%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 280
Target Profile: 16S-M1-15J-HNL-U
South Bend Grade 280 (All Variations): 16,100 ETP |
16S: 16,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 280 |
16S-M1: 16,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 1 |
16S-M1-15J: 16,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
16S-M1-15J-HNL: 16,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
16S-M1-15J-HNL-U: 16,100 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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1 | 386526 | #126 | Marketplace | April 09, 2022 | |
2 | 386535 | #135 | Marketplace | July 20, 2013 | |
3 | 386571 | #171 | Marketplace | February 11, 2015 | |
4 | 386621 | #221 | Collection | November 25, 2013 | |
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![]() Image Credit: dcooper |
386749 | #349 | Collection | April 17, 2020 |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 91.08 (Expected: 144.48, Δ53.40/10.68%) |
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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.
dcooper Supporter 219 · April 17, 2020
Serial Number 386749 was reported as accurate.
dcooper Supporter 219 · April 10, 2020
Serial Number 386749 was reported as accurate.