Pocket Watch Database

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

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 217

Manufacturer: South Bend Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 769894 Question Mark
Grade: 217 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 425.217G12.16S212.162M96.O257.L277.17J160 Question Mark
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
196.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.209% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark

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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
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo so we can take a closer look.

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