South Bend Pocket Watch: Serial Number 551211 (Grade 281)

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WORKING 1908/1909 South Bend Pocket Watch-Model 1 - Grade 281 ,16s, 15 Jewel

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Access Date: November 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Manufacturer:	South Bend
Manufacturer Location:	South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number:	551211
Grade:	281
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1909
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production:	12,400
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	185.281G13.16S103.161M103.O93.L182.15J64
Data Research:	1917 South Bend Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	37.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	128.13
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.442%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	19.51% Analyzing 51 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 281

Target Profile: 16S-M1-15J-ONL-U

South Bend Grade 281 (All Variations): 12,400 ETP

16S: 12,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 281

16S-M1: 12,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 281, Model 1

16S-M1-15J: 12,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 281, Model 1, 15 Jewels

16S-M1-15J-ONL: 12,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 281, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M1-15J-ONL-U: 12,400 100.00%

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