Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 295 Pocket Watch

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
Grade/Model 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
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 144.295G6.16S86.161M86.O70.L141.21J9
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.174%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 518400 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 499 · October 21, 2022

Serial Number 518320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 518473 was reported as accurate.

Fakwtc17 33 · May 2, 2019

Serial Number 518485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 518454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 518236 was reported as accurate.

Polaris295 3 · April 14, 2017

Serial Number 518126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2016

Serial Number 518436 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 518248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 518340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 518283 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 3, 2015

Serial Number 518283 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Polaris Model

Anonymous · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 518248 was reported as accurate.

eworth 2 · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 518248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 518358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 518387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 518484 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
South Bend Grade 295 Pocket Watch