Pocket Watch Database

Rockford Grade 200


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The Grade 200 is a 17j Hunting watch maufacturered by Rockford, marked with the name "Winnebago." The size 18s, Model 10 movement features a damaskeened nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk glass enamel dial.

Grade 200 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model10
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 200 Production Info

  • Total Production400
  • Number of Runs2
  • Production Years1903-1906
  • First Serial623,001
  • Last Serial671,300
  • Largest Run300
  • Smallest Run100
  • Most Common Run100

Research Notes

The Rockford Grade 200 is generally referred to as the Size 18 Hunting "Winnebago" grade. With an estimated production of 400 in two distinct runs, the Grade 200 was not as popular as the openface Grade 205 counterpart, likely due to stricter railroad service requirements disqualifying hunting movements. Also available in two size 16 grades, the "Winnebago" movements are named after the Illinois county in which Rockford resides. Early Grade 200 movements are marked with "Adjusted" and "RG," indicating "Railroad Grade," while later movements are marked "Adjusted Five Positions" without the "RG" insignia. The elegant nickel damaskeening and polished steel partes compliments the attractiveness of the gold inlay lettering. According to catalog descriptions, the "Winnebago" was fitted with a "double-sunk glass enamel dial" featuring "red marginal figures."

The c.1907 Rockford Watch Catalog offered the 18 Size Winnebago for $33.00 in either open face (Grade 205) and hunting (Grade 200) configurations. The Winnebago movements were still being offered in the company catalogs as late as 1913.

Associated Grades

205