Pocket Watch Database

Rockford Grade 68


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Grade 68 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by Rockford. The size 18s, Model 8 movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 68 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model8
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Grade 68 Production Info

  • Total Production12,300
  • Number of Runs15
  • Production Years1887-1893
  • First Serial253,701
  • Last Serial431,000
  • Largest Run1,500
  • Smallest Run300
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

The Rockford Grade 68 is an 18-Size Model8 featuring a gilt finish with 11 jewels in settings. The standard Grade 68 was fitted with a plain regulator. However, the 1896 A.C. Becken catalog offers the standard Grade 68 and a "Grade 68x" with a patent regulator for a $2.00 premium. In contrast, the c.1891 M.C. Eppenstein & Co. catalog offers the regulator upgrade for $0.75. Some movements are marked "11 J."

Associated Grades

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