South Bend Pocket Watch: Serial Number 498214 (Grade 291)

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Access Date: December 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer:	South Bend
Manufacturer Location:	South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number:	498214
Grade:	291
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,900
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Micrometer
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Case:	Various
Run ID:	114.291G6.16S62.161M62.O53.L111.17J35
Data Research:	1917 South Bend Serial List
Database Version:	v52.516
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	20.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	70.83
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.802%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	8 (0.80%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 291

Target Profile: 16S-M1-17J-ONL-A3PT

South Bend Grade 291 (All Variations): 6,900 ETP

16S: 6,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 291

16S-M1: 6,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 291, Model 1

16S-M1-17J: 6,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 291, Model 1, 17 Jewels

16S-M1-17J-ONL: 6,900 100.00%
16s, Grade 291, Model 1, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M1-17J-ONL-A3PT: 6,900 100.00%

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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 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 498195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2023

Serial Number 498213 was reported as accurate.

brg404 32 · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 498664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 498217 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 21 jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.