Pocket Watch Database


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

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 227

Manufacturer: South Bend Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: South Bend, Indiana Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 786781 Question Mark
Grade: 227 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 28 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 442.227G7.16S222.162M106.O271.L281.21J29 Question Mark
Data Research: 1917 South Bend Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
467.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.232% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.05% Analyzing 365 Sales 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 · 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