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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 384518 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,200 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 392.103G6.16S37.161M37.H203.L255.17J4 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.64 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.654% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: Original Rockford serial lists designate this run as Grade 103 with 15 Jewels. However, all observations from this run have been marked "17 Jewels." With the two-tone finish, the grade could actually be 100 (described as 16 jewels, TT finish) or 101 (described as 15 jewels, TT finish)
#384518: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" with Two-Tone Finish.
#384744: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" with Two-Tone Finish.
#384860 Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted" with a two-tone finish, indicating an up-jeweled movement [NAWCC Photo].

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 909 · May 3, 2024

Serial Number 384850 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one has a two-tone finish, 17J and Adjusted.

Anonymous · January 20, 2024

Serial Number 384575 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 597 · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 384744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: 17j - verification image. Thx.
325760618731
Curator Response: Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

MJKauz Supporter 29 · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 384518 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Tu-Tone, 17J, stamped, and stamped
adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 384507 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 384580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, adjusted, 2 color nickel/gold
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Rockford Grade 103 Pocket Watch