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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch
Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 838

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 696111 Question Mark
Grade: 838 Question Mark
Model: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wavy Stripes 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: Micrometer Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1000.838G1.18S723.1810M83.H485.L745.17J325 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		 7.83 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 79.99 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.405% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		13 (1.30%) Question Mark
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 838. However, #696111 has been verified with features more consistent with a Grade 835 classification (Nickel Damaskeening, Single-Sunk Dial).
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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 · August 5, 2020

Serial Number 696432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 696061 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 696096 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 696111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: damaskeening pattern is different and this
movement is nickel but not two-toned.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Your watch is more consistent with the Grade 835 classification, despite Rockford Factory Serial Lists.

Anonymous · June 24, 2018

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · November 2, 2016

Serial Number 696422 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 696257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 696649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 696363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 696754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 696781 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 696612 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Rockford Grade 838 Pocket Watch