Pocket Watch Database

Rockford Grade 915

Grade 915 is a 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Rockford. The size 18s, Model 7 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature.

Grade 915 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model7
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes

Grade 915 Production Info

  • Total Production37
  • Number of Runs30
  • Production Years1897-1899
  • First Serial509,730
  • Last Serial534,199
  • Largest Run4
  • Smallest Run1
  • Most Common Run1

Research Notes

Rockford Serial Lists indicate that 37 Grade 915 movements were produced, recorded as a 18-Size Openface Model 7 grade featuring 17 Jewels. Each "run" consists of one to four movements, embedded within a larger run of Grade 920 movements.

#534172 has been observed as featuring nickel damaskeened plates and marked "Rockford Watch Co. - 17 Jewels - 915 - Adjusted 5 Positions." While Rockford Serial Lists designate this movement as Model 7, it actually has traits consistent with the newer Model 9 classification.

#534172 Image:
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/is-20-000-production-considered-to-be-low.125442/#post-964841