Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 83 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 83

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 429403 Question Mark
Grade: 83 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,100 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 20,400 (18S-M8-15J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 6 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Adjusted: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 471.83G27.18S404.188M113.H259.L334.15J185 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
63.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
649.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.286% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.30% Analyzing 106 Sales 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.


Rockfordguy Supporter 44 · September 6, 2024

Serial Number 429403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is/was a two-toned PL before someone
polished off most the gold.
T.H. Gill
Marengo, ILL
17j Adjusted

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 429812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 429818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 429912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2018

Serial Number 429912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 429203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 429203 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 83 Pocket Watch