Pocket Watch Database

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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 19 Ruby Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 19 Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1 Question Mark
Grade: 19 Ruby Jewels Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1876 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
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Database Version: v52.560 Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 1 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 1 is a 19J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from M1-9j to 19 Ruby Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade 19 Ruby Jewels Pocket Watch