Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 217 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 217

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 769894
Grade: 217
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Micrometric
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 425.217G12.16S212.162M96.O257.L277.17J160
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.209%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.59% Analyzing 113 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 · May 30, 2022

Serial Number 769758 was reported as accurate.

spunkybrutus 45 · February 22, 2022

Serial Number 769894 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 769138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 769138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 769057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 769166 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 769557 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 769557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 769138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 769696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 769696 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 769748 was reported as accurate.

6086larry 11 · July 28, 2016

Serial Number 769088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The one I have is 21 Jewels S/n 769088
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Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 769057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 769662 was reported as accurate.

South Bend Grade 217 Pocket Watch