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: 14030
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Movement Markings: Rockford Watch Co.
15 Jewels
Rockford, Ill.
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.18% Analyzing 178 Sales
Research Note: #14121: Verified as Marked "15 Jewels" [eBay #153597321442]

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · January 28, 2024

Serial Number 14794 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 14347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2020

Serial Number 14084 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: KW/SW/LS

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 14121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is on eBay right now, clearly marked
on barrel bridge 15 Jewels. It appears to be
possibly key set, definitely key wind. EBay
auction number 153597321442.

Scott Ekleberry
It's About Time! Watch Repair
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

winterwolf 97 · July 22, 2019

Serial Number 14793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ser. # 14793 is Key Wind & Set. Watch is for
sale on auction site.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 14833 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 14346 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · May 15, 2016

Serial Number 14923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: 2; ESTIMATED PRODUCTION YEAR: 1877; JEWELS:
11 (MARKED ON MOVEMENT); MOVEMENT CONFIGURATION:
HUNTING; MOVEMENT SETTING: LEVER; ROCKFORD DID
NOT ASSIGN GRADE NUMBERS TO EARLY PRODUCTION
WATCHES
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch