South Bend Pocket Watch: Serial Number 885609 (Grade 229)

Sell Your Watch Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff

Similar Watches For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

WOW 1918 South Bend Studebaker 16S 21J G 229 Mainliner Display Pocket Watch

Check Price Source: eBay.com

STUNNING 1909 South Bend Studebaker 16S 21J G 229 Mainliner Display Pocket Watch

Check Price Source: eBay.com

STUNNING 1910 South Bend Studebaker 16S 21J G 229 Mainliner Display Pocket Watch

Check Price Source: eBay.com

SOUTH BEND "THE STUDEBAKER" 21j 10k GOLD FILLED OPEN FACE 16s RR POCKET WATCH

Check Price Source: eBay.com

1909 SOUTH BEND "THE STUDEBAKER" POCKET WATCH, 16s, 21j, 229 Grade, RUNNING

Check Price Source: eBay.com

SOUTH BEND "THE STUDEBAKER" 21j 14k GOLD FILLED OPEN FACE 16s RR POCKET WATCH

Check Price Source: eBay.com

Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/southbend/885609/movement

Access Date: December 11, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 229

Studebaker

Manufacturer:	South Bend
Manufacturer Location:	South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number:	885609
Grade:	229
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Double Roller:	Yes
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	533.229G6.16S271.162M155.O360.L289.21J32
Database Version:	v52.505
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	61.46
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.698%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	6.53% Analyzing 66 Sales

Value Guide

What is My Watch Worth?

Have a Question?

Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Production Metrics Tree: Grade 229

Target Profile: 16S-M2-21J-ONL-A5PTI

South Bend Grade 229 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP

16S: 6,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 229

16S-M2: 6,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 229, Model 2

16S-M2-21J: 6,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 229, Model 2, 21 Jewels

16S-M2-21J-ONL: 6,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 229, Model 2, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M2-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 6,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images. Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

Yes

Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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.