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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  7. Consider uploading images of your watch by creating a collection account on the website. This is compeltely free and assists in promoting research in American horology.
  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/southbend/412875

Grade: 290

Private Label(s) in Run: F. Mueller - Muskegon, Mich.

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 412875
Grade: 290
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 11
Total Production: 9,700
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
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Verifications & Observations

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Verification Serial Map
413800
  • March 2, 2019:
    Serial Number 412816 was reported as accurate
  • pwilliams9874
    18
    January 29, 2019:
    Serial Number 412875 was reported as accurate
  • pwilliams9874
    18
    January 29, 2019:
    Serial Number 412875 was reported as accurate
  • Wbridg10
    111
    January 2, 2019:
    Serial Number 412816 was reported as accurate
  • December 6, 2018:
    Serial Number 412437 was reported as accurate
  • sergioag
    7
    July 26, 2018:
    Serial Number 413004 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Private label for this serial is: F. Mueller,
    Muskegon, Mich.
  • July 9, 2018:
    Serial Number 412875 was reported as accurate
  • December 30, 2014:
    Serial Number 413302 was reported as accurate
  • November 7, 2013:
    Serial Number 412646 was reported as accurate
  • July 25, 2012:
    Serial Number 413260 was reported as accurate
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