Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 227

Manufacturer: South Bend
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number: 786781
Grade: 227
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
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: 442.227G7.16S222.162M106.O271.L281.21J29
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
467.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.232%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.10% Analyzing 350 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 21, 2023

Serial Number 786740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 786134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 786326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 786877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 786250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 786128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 786352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2016

Serial Number 786877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 786877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 786430 was reported as accurate.

Sabrejet 14 · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 786096 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 786781 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 21 jewel, movt is marked grade 227.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · July 19, 2014

Serial Number 786339 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 786972 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch