Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: Model 1, 2, 3, and 6 Reported. (Please Submit Information, If Known)

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 136777
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Movement Markings: Rockford Watch Co.
Rockford Ills.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.10% Analyzing 159 Sales
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate run as 18-Size Model 3. Mixed Run: 18-Size Models 1, 2, 3, and 6. Based on reports, the first 500 are likely Model 1. The next 500 are likely Model 2. The Model 6 Movements have been reported between 136701-136800. The Last 1,000 movement in run are possibly Model 3.

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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.


Markva 4 · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 137697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 2 with 7 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

SteveO1 Supporter 1 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 134896 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Please disregard my prior feedback on this
movement. After further research, I believe this
movement is a Model 2 (2 case screws, stem wind
AND key wind, lever set).

SteveO1 Supporter 1 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 134896 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is listed as Model 1 in the Master
Database, should be Model 3 per the Rockford 1907
description of movements.
Model 3 description matches my movement (134896):
stem wind and lever set, full plate, 18s

SteveO1 Supporter 1 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 134896 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ralph1 105 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 135344 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 8, 2023

Serial Number 134888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 135522 was reported as accurate.

phantacc Supporter 66 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 136448 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 136622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel nickel model 6
Exposed escapement
Hunter movement
Lever set

cmdraven 3970 · May 19, 2022

Serial Number 135560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 137692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 137802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 137402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 136138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set
nickel finish

Anonymous · March 7, 2019

Serial Number 137602 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 134156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 136368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 136712 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish exposed excapment 18s moverment

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · May 14, 2018

Serial Number 136777 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 6
Exposed escapement

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 136025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish is nickel, screw set jewel,key or lever
set.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 136025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 134711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 137406 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 136703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movemebt is an 18 size 15 jewel nickel movement.
The movement is full plate but has an exposed
escapement with the cut out on the top plate so
you can see the entire escapement work. The
movement is a hunter movement and has blued screws
throughout the movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

oilseed Supporter 469 · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 135327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a model 2 (has 2 case screws). Hunting
configuration with winding arbor at 3 o'clock.
Lever set.

jerrydk7 227 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 137697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 136523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 136523 has only 1 case screw. More than likely a
model 2.
Curator Response: Rockford 18s Model 1s contain one case screw. Model 2 contains two.

Anonymous · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 136523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 136523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 136523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sn# 136523 is a nickel model 1 as it is, in
running condition in a key wind
only open face case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

cougwatch Supporter 125 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 136507 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is Key Wind/Key Set, Nickle movement, the
regulator matches those shown for a model 1 or 2
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

butterrflii 1 · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 137954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 137954 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 134521 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 134521 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model 1
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 136715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model 6
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

jerrydk7 227 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 137627 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels = 7
Movement Finish = Gilt
Movement Setting = Lever/Key
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

MontanaMac 53 · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 134804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 134804 is a Model 1, KW/KS, Gold Gilt, 11 Jewel.
The table in the "Guide" are incorrect. I can
send a photo if you would like. Sorry I reported
this serial number as accurate before I realized
the discrepancy.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

MontanaMac 53 · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 134804 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · November 25, 2013

Serial Number 137406 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 137697 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 137790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch