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."