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Access Date: April 29, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Watch Co.
Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 9-Jewel Movements Cataloged, Nickel and Gilt Movements
| Manufacturer: | Rockford |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Rockford, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 133232 | |
| Variation: | M5-9J | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1881 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 9j Mixed Run | |
| Jewel Setting: | Friction | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel Mixed Run | |
| Finish Pattern: | Wide Wavy Stripes | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Old English | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Wind Mechanism: | Transitional | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Movement Markings: | R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill. Patent Pinion |
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| Data Research: |
1907 Rockford Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Database Version: | v52.246 | |
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Research Note: #133819 Private Label Dial Marked "Ingersol & Sheppard - Carbondale, Ills." Likely 9 Jewels (2 top plate jewels; pallet fork not jeweled); Possibly 11 Jewels if pillar plate is jeweled. #133300: Verified as 7-Jewel Model 6 movement [eBay #373685085544].
Nickel and Gilt Movements Reported. |
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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.
TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · August 4, 2023
Serial Number 133232 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Hi, The movement finish on my watch is plain gilt.
Otherwise all looks good. Thanks,
Otherwise all looks good. Thanks,
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Anonymous · August 25, 2021
Serial Number 133300 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Brass plates, no pattern. Otherwise correct. No
jewel number markings, center wheel has a jewel
present, so 9 jewel is probably accurate. Kwks.
jewel number markings, center wheel has a jewel
present, so 9 jewel is probably accurate. Kwks.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Verified as Keywind/Keyset Model 5 movement with 7 jewels. Center wheel is not jeweled contrary to the verification report. [eBay #373685085544]
Anonymous · November 1, 2019
Serial Number 133693 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This one is 15 jewel nickel 3/4 plate hunter.
Anonymous · September 5, 2019
Serial Number 133683 was reported as accurate.
oilseed Supporter 470 · January 15, 2018
Serial Number 133819 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: currently for sale on eBay. part of the 'mystery'
watches Sr 1 to Sr 233000 (as per Roy's book,
1976. No Grade assigned. From pictures: Nickle
plated with some wavy damaskeen lines. Hairspring
stud holder is mounted on 3/4 plate (as opposed to
balance cock). hairspring is FLAT. Balance has 2
olive jewels and 2 cap jewels. I assume there is
a roller jewel and 2 pallet jewels. Pallet fork
bridge is 'not' jeweled. Escape wheel and 3rd
wheel are jeweled (making 11 jewels total).
Engraved on 3/4 plate "R. W. Co. Rockford Ill".
Printed on Dial is "Ingersol & Sheppard" with
"Carbondale, ILLS." underneath. Also engraved on
3/4 plate (near center wheel pivot) is "Patent
Pinion". Plate screws are BLUE. Movement only,
not in a case. Item# 152865057862
watches Sr 1 to Sr 233000 (as per Roy's book,
1976. No Grade assigned. From pictures: Nickle
plated with some wavy damaskeen lines. Hairspring
stud holder is mounted on 3/4 plate (as opposed to
balance cock). hairspring is FLAT. Balance has 2
olive jewels and 2 cap jewels. I assume there is
a roller jewel and 2 pallet jewels. Pallet fork
bridge is 'not' jeweled. Escape wheel and 3rd
wheel are jeweled (making 11 jewels total).
Engraved on 3/4 plate "R. W. Co. Rockford Ill".
Printed on Dial is "Ingersol & Sheppard" with
"Carbondale, ILLS." underneath. Also engraved on
3/4 plate (near center wheel pivot) is "Patent
Pinion". Plate screws are BLUE. Movement only,
not in a case. Item# 152865057862
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 9J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Anonymous · January 7, 2017
Serial Number 133312 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 9J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
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