Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 330561 Question Mark
Grade: 87 Question Mark
Variation: LP Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 5 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 309.87G2.18S307.187M29.O41.L172.15J123 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
169.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.857% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.25%) Question Mark
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as featuring "Nickel" plates. However, this is not consistent with the other Grade 87 runs listed as "Nick. & Gilt" (two-tone). Observations in this run have confirmed movements feature a two-tone finish, indicating an error in the factory lists.

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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 · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 330235 was reported as accurate.

Bostonwatch 59 · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 330260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 330673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 330073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 330029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 330378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2016

Serial Number 330749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2016

Serial Number 330749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 330095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 330524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 330184 was reported as accurate.

tsullivan 18 · May 3, 2015

Serial Number 330523 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

tsullivan 18 · May 3, 2015

Serial Number 330523 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

tsullivan 18 · May 3, 2015

Serial Number 330523 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 87 Pocket Watch