Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 126199 Question Mark
Variation: 18s-M5-7j-G-KWKS Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Research Note: #126989 Verified as Nickel 18-Size Model 5 with (likely) 11 Pressed Jewels.

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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 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 126713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Adaptable to Hunting

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 197 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 126293 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Adaptable to Hunting

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 126291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's 3/4 gilt plate, key-wind, key-set, 7 jewels,
I believe either open face or hunter, and photo
available on request. Happy New Year duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

yragogav73 18 · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 126635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

yragogav73 18 · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 126635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

yragogav73 18 · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 126635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 126036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is a key set, key wind; w/ 7j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch