Pocket Watch Database

Prince of Wales Pocket Watch

Prince of Wales was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Sears, Roebuck & Co. by Rockford Watch Co..

Indentified Runs

The following runs have been identified as containing movements marked with this private label or trade name. Because this list is derrived from surviving examples, it is not intended to be comprehensive. Other runs possibly exist that have not yet been identified. Most private labels and special orders were produced in batches and many times, the entire run is not comprised of special marked movements.

Manufacturer Run Grade
Rockford 593201-593300 100 S
Rockford 593301-593400 101 S
Rockford 619901-620000 101 S
Rockford 628801-628950 100 S
Rockford 628951-629000 101 S
Rockford 662001-662600 100 S
Rockford 662601-662800 100 S
Rockford 663001-663200 101 S
Rockford 663201-664000 625


The Rockford Watch Co. manufactured watches in Rockford, Illinois from approximately 1873 to 1915. See more information about Rockford Watch Co. or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.

Rockford Watch Co.

Initial Marking: R.W.Co.

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Years of Operation: 1873-1915

Originated using quipment purchased from Cornell Watch Co.

Production Jewels: 7-24 Jewels

Production Sizes: 18s, 16s, 12s, 6s, 8s, 0s

Total Production: ~1,000,000

Factory Building Status: Still standing. Currently vacant.

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