Pocket Watch Database


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

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Manufacturer: South Bend Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 472337 Question Mark
Grade: 281 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 87.281G8.16S46.161M46.O37.L85.15J36 Question Mark
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
128.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.442% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 19.51% Analyzing 51 Sales Question Mark

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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 · April 4, 2024

Serial Number 472865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2022

Serial Number 473174 was reported as accurate.

spunkybrutus 45 · March 7, 2022

Serial Number 473132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 472775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 472598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 472598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 473013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 472466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 472783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 472783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 472985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 472549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 472705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 472394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 472394 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: White porcelain dial
Arabic numerals
Red perimeter second numerals
Screw front back
open face
Windsor rolled gold case 939143
B.W.C co 20 year guarenteed
South Bend Grade 281 Pocket Watch