Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 11/15-Jewel Movements, Gilt and Nickel Movements

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 138132
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel    Mixed Run
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.241
Research Note: #138613: Verified as Gilt Finish.

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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.


ralph1 105 · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 138515 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 138655 was reported as accurate.

TimFitz 7 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 138613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not nickel finish

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 138063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15j transitional
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.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 138546 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 138774 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 138774 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch