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: 847612 Question Mark
Grade: 227 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: 497.227G8.16S250.162M134.O325.L285.21J30 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
18 (1.80%) 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 · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 847641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2017

Serial Number 847391 was reported as accurate.

mrclock 9 · October 18, 2016

Serial Number 847119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 847119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 847840 was reported as accurate.

MikeStanford 20 · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 847552 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: On eBay 10/15, sold without case; movment, dial &
hands only
South Bend Grade 227 Pocket Watch