Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 229 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 229

Studebaker

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 598801
Grade: 229
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000
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: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Micrometric
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
Railroad Grade: Yes
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 231.229G2.16S131.162M19.O129.L219.21J17
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.698%
Registry Population: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 17.87% Analyzing 64 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 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 598874 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · December 25, 2021

Serial Number 598994 was reported as accurate.

k2riggs 1 · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 598959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 598160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2018

Serial Number 598217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 598801 was reported as accurate.

Smpoyser 59 · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 598401 was reported as accurate.

jtrev17 5 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 598187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2014

Serial Number 598072 was reported as accurate.

mehuffer 70 · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 598267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 598414 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 229 Pocket Watch