Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 298 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 298

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 539399
Grade: 298
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 170.298G6.16S94.161M94.H83.L167.17J63
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.21
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.349%
Registry Population: 7 (1.40%)

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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 23, 2019

Serial Number 539058 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch was from a run in 1906 it was a gift
from my great grandmother to great grandfather and
it was engraved with his name and the year 1906

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 539174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 539399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 539131 was reported as accurate.

mehuffer 70 · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 539100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 539133 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 298 Pocket Watch