Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 281 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Private Label(s) in Run:

F.A. Averbeck - Madison, Wis.

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Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 437248
Grade: 281
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 5 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
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 54.281G5.16S18.161M18.O20.L53.15J26
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.12
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: 8 (0.62%)

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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 · January 29, 2022

Serial Number 437298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 436731 was reported as accurate.

dktreasures 5 · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 437847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 436842 was reported as accurate.

aaardvark 3 · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 437517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 437409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 437163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 436668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 437505 was reported as accurate.

Norman54321 18 · October 9, 2018

Serial Number 436889 was reported as accurate.

mrkvii 3 · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 436726 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · August 21, 2015

Serial Number 436994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 436619 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 281 Pocket Watch