Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 292 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 292

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 441745
Grade: 292
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 63.292G2.16S27.161M27.H41.L62.19J3
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.244%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
Research Note: 1915 Factory Serial List [441701-441800]: Grade 290, 16s, M1, 17 Jewels

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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 31, 2018

Serial Number 441711 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 441745 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "292 " 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 290 to 292
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · April 1, 2016

Serial Number 441718 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 290 to 292
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 441798 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 290 to 292
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 441718 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: open face 292 j19
Curator Response: Could you upload a photo so we can review? Thanks.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 290 to 292
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 441718 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 290 to 292
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5
South Bend Grade 292 Pocket Watch