1910 South Bend grade 415
1910 South Bend M-429
1914 South Bend M-219
South Bend II
South Bend 6 size hunter model G180
16 size South Bend hunter model 292
12 size South Bend Chesterfield dial model 419
South Bend 16 size model M209
South Bend Pocket Watch Repair
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"Our Studebaker pocket watch arrived today looking great and purring along perfectly. Who'd have thought that a fellow on the other side of the country could provide us such personal care and top-notch technical service? It took years to find you. Respect from the entire Connelly family."
South Bend Indiana became a new center of American watch
manufacturing in 1902 when John M. Studebaker and his two
nephews George and Clement Studebaker purchased the
prosperous and popular Columbus Watch Company based in
Columbus Ohio. Hardware, machinery, parts and most of the
Columbus Watch company's employees moved 285 miles west
to their new home and continued manufacturing high-grade
timepieces for the next 27 years. South Bend pocket watch
have long been understood to be some of the finest American
made pocket watches ever constructed, and were made so
well that with the proper servicing and repair, they can return
to their original accuracy and beauty. This South Bend pocket
watch repair page is dedicated to this great brand, their fine
products and my specialized repair services. Regardless of
the current state of your South Bend pocket watch, you should
be encouraged to know that these great American instruments
were refined so impressively that many generations of use
remain in them, once serviced expertly.
The South Bend Watch Company and their many models and
sizes were always known as designing, manufacturing and
marketing quality timepieces. Their marketing plan was unique
as they sold many of their watches on credit to customers for
only $1 down - and with monthly payments to follow. The stock
market crash of 1929 caused the Studebaker management to
grapple with more delinquent credit accounts that the famed
company could endure, causing it to cease manufacturing.
Their service department remained, and they continued to
service their fine watches until 1954. A welding torch caused
an accidental fire that destroyed what remained of the South-
Bend Watch company building which brought about the final
chapter of the company in 1957.
South Bend Pocket Watch Serial Numbers / Dates:
"Our Studebaker pocket watch arrived today looking great and purring along perfectly. Who'd have thought that a fellow on the other side of the country could provide us such personal care and top-notch technical service? It took years to find you. Respect from the entire Connelly family."
South Bend Indiana became a new center of American watch manufacturing in 1902 when John M. Studebaker and his two nephews George and Clement Studebaker purchased the prosperous and popular Columbus Watch Company based in Columbus Ohio. Hardware, machinery, parts and most of the Columbus Watch company's employees moved 285 miles west to their new home and continued manufacturing high-grade timepieces for the next 27 years. South Bend pocket watch have long been understood to be some of the finest American made pocket watches ever constructed, and were made so well that with the proper servicing and repair, they can return to their original accuracy and beauty. This South Bend pocket watch repair page is dedicated to this great brand, their fine products and my specialized repair services. Regardless of the current state of your South Bend pocket watch, you should be encouraged to know that these great American instruments were refined so impressively that many generations of use remain in them, once serviced expertly.
The South Bend Watch Company and their many models and sizes were always known as designing, manufacturing and marketing quality timepieces. Their marketing plan was unique as they sold many of their watches on credit to customers for only $1 down - and with monthly payments to follow. The stock market crash of 1929 caused the Studebaker management to grapple with more delinquent credit accounts that the famed company could endure, causing it to cease manufacturing. Their service department remained, and they continued to service their fine watches until 1954. A welding torch caused an accidental fire that destroyed what remained of the South- Bend Watch company building which brought about the final chapter of the company in 1957.
South Bend Pocket Watch Serial Numbers / Dates:
1903 - 380,501 1904 - 390,000 1905 - 405,000 1906 - 425,000 1907 - 460,000 1908 - 500,000 1909 - 550,000 1910 - 600,000 1911 - 660,000 1912 - 715,000 |
1913 - 765,000 1914 - 800,000 1915 - 820,000 1916 - 840,000 1917 - 860,000 1918 - 880,000 1919 - 905,000 1920 - 935,000 1921 - 975,000 1922 - 1,000,000 |
1923 - 1,035,000 1924 - 1,070,000 1925 - 1,105,000 1926 - 1,140,000 1927 - 1,175,000 1928 - 1,210,000 1929 - 1,240,000 |
South Bend pocket watches come in a smattering of models, and configurations and came in 4 popular sizes. Here below is a list of them by size: The last numeral of these model numbers are telling: Odd numbers reveal that the watch was made in an open face configuration. Even numbers appearing in this three number model number reveal it to be an hunting cased watch. 18 size South Bend pocket watch models: The South Bend models in 15 jewel, 17 jewel, and 21 jewel, The Studebaker watch models in 323,328,329. The models 304,305, 309, 312, 313, 327, 330, 331, 332, 333, models 337, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, and the model 355 16 size South Bend pocket watch models: The South Bend mode in 7 jewel, 9 jewel, 15 jewel, 17 jewel and 21 jewels. The famed Studebaker pocket watch model 229. The models 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 215, 217, 219, 223, 227, 229, 245, 260, 261, 280, 281, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 298, and the South Bend open face model 299 pocket watch. 12 size South Bend pocket watch models: The Chesterfield models in 15, 17 and 21 jewels. The Digital model in 21 jewel. The South Bend model in 15, 17 19, and 21 jewel, the Studebaker in 21 jewel. The models numerically known as the 407, the 411 415, 419, 429, and the model 431. 0 size South Bend pocket watch models: The "South Bend" in 15 jewel, the numerically known Grade 100, Grade 110, Grade 210, Grade 150, Thank you for viewing this page focused on informing you a bit more on your South Bend pocket watch. I specialize in antique American pocket watch service and repair and would be happy to provide you and your family dedicated and focused South Bend pocket watch repair and services. At your convenience, visit my pocket watch repair page to read more about the process of having your South Bend pocket watch repaired to it's original beauty and functionality. I guarantee you a safe and satisfying experience. Learn more here:
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