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Access Date: July 03, 2022
From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.
Grade: 295
Polaris
Manufacturer: | South Bend | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | South Bend, Indiana | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 518283 | ![]() |
Grade: | 295 | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1908 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 500 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 6 of 6 | ![]() |
Total Production: | 1,500 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Double Roller: | Yes | ![]() |
Train Material: | Gold | ![]() |
Center Wheel Material: | Gold | ![]() |
Regulator: | South Bend Needle | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | South Bend Watch Co. Ind. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted To 5 Positions Double Roller |
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Database Version: | v48.145 |
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Data Verification Reports
Fakwtc17 33 · May 2, 2019
Serial Number 518485 was reported as accurate.
Polaris295 3 · April 14, 2017
Serial Number 518126 was reported as accurate.
Gasperoff 727 · February 3, 2016
Serial Number 518248 was reported as accurate.
timerestored 278 · September 3, 2015
Serial Number 518283 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Polaris Model
eworth 2 · March 21, 2015
Serial Number 518248 was reported as accurate.
RAF777 94 · September 16, 2013
Serial Number 518277 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It seems to be Polaris serial number from run:
518001-518500,PLR,16,1,21,500,1908
518001-518500,PLR,16,1,21,500,1908