South Bend Pocket Watch: Serial Number 969374 (Grade 431)

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Excellent South Bend Grade 431 Pocket Watch. Rare! 12s 21j. Just Serviced!

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Access Date: January 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

South Bend Watch Co.

Grade: 431

Manufacturer:	South Bend
Manufacturer Location:	South Bend, Indiana
Movement Serial Number:	969374
Grade:	431
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1920
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,500
Size:	12s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	Center Bridge, 2-finger
Double Roller:	Yes
Regulator:	South Bend Needle
Pallet Jewel Material:	Ruby
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	South Bend Watch Co. Ind., U.S.A. Adjusted to Temp & 5 Pos'ns 431 21 Jewels Double Roller
Case:	Various
Run ID:	613.431G3.12S83.121M83.O437.P306.21J41
Database Version:	v52.536
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.52
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	25.00
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.291%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (2.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 431

Target Profile: 12S-M1-21J-ONP-A5PTI

South Bend Grade 431 (All Variations): 2,500 ETP

12S: 2,500 100.00%
12s, Grade 431

12S-M1: 2,500 100.00%
12s, Grade 431, Model 1

12S-M1-21J: 2,500 100.00%
12s, Grade 431, Model 1, 21 Jewels

12S-M1-21J-ONP: 2,500 100.00%
12s, Grade 431, Model 1, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M1-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 2,500 100.00%

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