Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 417 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 417

Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. Please see research notes.

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 648959
Grade: 417
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 500
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: South Bend Watch Co.
Ind. U.S.A.
417
Adjusted to
Temp. & 5 Pos'ns
Double Roller
17 Jewels
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 282.417G1.12S10.121M10.O172.P40.17J116
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.058%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
Research Note: South Bend Serial Lists designate 648001-649000 as Grade 419. However, multiple movements in the second half of this run have been reported or verified as Grade 417. As a result, this run has been split for database accuracy. #648959: Verified as Grade 417 (marked).

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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.


TONYPARR 1 · April 12, 2021

Serial Number 648816 was reported as accurate.

Beachcomber86 2 · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 648959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 417, Adjusted to Temp & 5 pos'ns
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

RAF777 94 · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 648610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 417
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · March 7, 2019

Serial Number 648715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 417. 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

RAF777 94 · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 648947 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 417
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

RAF777 94 · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 648760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 417
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

mehuffer 70 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 648701 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 417
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 419 to 417
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5
South Bend Grade 417 Pocket Watch