Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 281 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 551260
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
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 185.281G13.16S103.161M103.O93.L182.15J64
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.12
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 19.51% Analyzing 51 Sales

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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 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 551315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2022

Serial Number 551312 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 186 · April 10, 2022

Serial Number 551649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 551051 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 551516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2017

Serial Number 551739 was reported as accurate.

jimnelson915 64 · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 551969 was reported as accurate.

jimnelson915 64 · June 30, 2017

Serial Number 551969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 551211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 551162 was reported as accurate.

RAF777 94 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 551532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 551172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 551693 was reported as accurate.

mehuffer 70 · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 551765 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 551203 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 281 Pocket Watch