Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10850
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Either
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Transition
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Research Note: #10303: Verified as 15 Jewel movement marked "C" on barrel bridge (jewel count not marked). Set/key-wind, Lever/key-set. #10793: Reported as 9 Jewel Private Label.

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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 · August 31, 2022

Serial Number 10793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is 9 jewel and it's Key Wind and Key
Set.
Private Label for Marrs & Finch. St. Paul. Minn.
It cased in a 4ozs coinsilver Full Hunter Case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

giddykippa 234 · June 13, 2021

Serial Number 10292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 10367 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 10850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 10018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 10334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 10010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 10819 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j

gezu111 64 · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 10879 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j

Anonymous · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 10793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch movement is a private label for Murrs &
Finch. St. Paul. Minn.
It is Key Wind and Key Set, not a Transitional
movement.
Hope this is of some help.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 10175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a transitional movement.Key wind and
Stem wind with a small Lever to set the time on
the sde. Hunting movement with the time set Lever
at the 24 minute marker.
Engraved on movement for private buyer. A.Brehm.
Bridgewater. Pa. Hope this information is of some
help.
Regards Mark.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 10175 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

tsullivan 18 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 10318 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · April 24, 2015

Serial Number 10318 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 10170 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: is 9 jewels. but transitional
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 10650 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 11 jewels on barrel bridge, and has screwed
down jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch