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The case on the one that just sold, by the way, is also marked Plymouth Perfect Warranted. Here are the official details you want to know:

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For more information see the Watch Serial Number web page. The serial number is not far from yours at 662493, and the pictured movement is identical to yours. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch (where the gears are), not off the case. Metbid, I recently saw the sale of a known Prince of Wales at auction.

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Using the NAWCC chapter 149 database website provides model and grade information along with first and last serial numbers for a specific run.

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I found the link to the Rockford Private Label Full List of serial numbers on the NAWCC 149 web site, and my SN falls between several watches manufactured in 1905.Ĭan anyone tell me if the data base can be added to, if a watch can be verified? When researching serial numbers of Rockford pocket pocket watches using the 'Red' Ehrhardt book you are limited to serial numbers below 824,000. I am a total newbie at this, what does 'GRADE' mean and how is it determined? I had found & tried the SN data base you mentioned and got the same results that do not seem to apply to my watch, hence some of my confusion on dating it. The Article has an exact match on page 14 under the heading 'Model 5 Special', with a serial number quite close to mine and 'Grade 101s' in the description.

The movement definitely is not the Grade 115 on the above nawcc thread.

It resembles the Rockford Grade 115 shown in this thread:

Your serial number entered in this Rockford database does not match your watch.Īlso does not match Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois, South Bend or Waltham. Such as: is it a gold filled case, is there a way to determine what the case is made of, etc. I would actually appreciate any input about it that is given. If anyone could help me with the dating of the watch I would appreciate it. I tried to determine the date of origin, but was confused by some of the articles I read having conflicting views, but my best guess from what I read is around 1909. I did not wind it more than a couple of short winds, worrying that I might be overwinding it. I tried winding it just a little and pulled the stem up and moved the hands to verify it was in working order. The inside of the back case says 'Plymouth Perfect Warranted' with the serial number 1432254. The serial number on the movement is 663351. The back of the case has the personalized letter H on it which is my Grandfather's last name initial.įrom D.G.Artzner's book "Review of Rockford Watch Co." it appears to be what he has labeled the 'Model 5 Special. From what research I have been able to do, I believe it is a Rockford Plymouth label 'Prince of Wales' size 16, 21 jewels. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.Hello, I got this pocket watch recently when my father passed away.

While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another.

Since your serial number falls between those two numbers, you know that your watch was made in 1917 or 1918.

Pre-owned jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout. Looking at the table of Waltham serial numbers (see example below), you can see that number 20,900,000 was made in 1917 and 21,800,000 was made in 1918 (marked in red in the table below).

For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.

EBTH assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece.

This item has been evaluated and verified by a Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker.