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: 753723
Grade: 229
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 403.229G5.16S201.162M85.O242.L269.21J28
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ 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 · December 21, 2023

Serial Number 753364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 753545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 753607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 753607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 753505 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 753164 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 753164 was reported as accurate.

1caveman Supporter 7 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 753164 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 753164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 753308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 753794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 753274 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 11, 2016

Serial Number 753085 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 753085 was reported as accurate.

Smpoyser 59 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 753612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 753159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 753120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 753243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 753936 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 753075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement has a 3 finger bridge style
arrangement and is marked The Studebaker along
with 21 Jewels, Double Roller, Safety Pinion,
Adjusted to Temp and 5 Positions, and 229 in a
circle.

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 753711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 753602 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 229 Pocket Watch