Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 140326 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run. #142197 Verified as 18-Size Gilt Model 6 featuring 11 or 15 screw-set jewels, marked "R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill." in Gothic Blackletter style. Private Label dial marked "F.J.KEMPEL. CAWKER CITY, KAN. "

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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.


Rockfordguy Supporter 45 · November 7, 2024

Serial Number 142630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J
PL
M.L. Lyon
Newburgh, NH

Rockfordguy Supporter 45 · October 26, 2024

Serial Number 142630 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · May 8, 2023

Serial Number 140878 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1 key wind and set.
15 Jewels confirmed 4 pairs.

Anonymous · April 30, 2023

Serial Number 140878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2022

Serial Number 139127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 140277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2021

Serial Number 142758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 142758 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 140222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: 18 size, 13 jewel, marked "Extra" on
mainspring
plate. Third and 4th pinion only jeweled on back
plate.
Lever or key set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

giddykippa 235 · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 139908 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this serial number is a transitional though it
has no cuvette for a key in the dust cover also
the regulator is different to the drawn stock
image of the movement you have of it and it is a
private label marked Crissy & Co Buffalo N.Y on
the dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 140007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Appears to be model 2- due to pictures of Rockford
movements in "Complete Price Guide to Watches".
It is a key wind. It has the lever for lever
setting, but doesn't look like it has the setting
gears installed. Therefore, it might be key set,
but there are no hands currently to test that.
It's private label on the movement- engraved "R.
Seidle....Pittsburgh Pa."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 141321 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 140409 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Jwatch73 25 · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 139769 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 142446 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

jbrabec 3 · April 9, 2019

Serial Number 139200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key wound, not lever
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 140330 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 141694 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 140734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 size, 15 jewel, marked "Extra" on mainspring
plate. Kw/ks model 1. Micro regulator. Guilt Movt.
Dial marked" Rockford watch co Illinois.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 142197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Early 18s model 6. Htg gilt 15J mvt
https://www.tradera.com/item/191302/302497721/gamm
alt-amerikanskt-fickur-f-j-kempel-stort-och-tungt-
?
Curator Response: Verified as 18-Size Gilt Model 6 featuring 11 or 15 screw-set jewels, marked "R.W.Co. Rockford, Ill." in Gothic Blackletter style. Private Label dial marked "F.J.KEMPEL. CAWKER CITY, KAN. "
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 141986 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

oilseed Supporter 471 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 141660 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

pistolpete 14 · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 140247 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 140734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's model 1 key wind key set. Marked "extra" over
mainspring plate. Screw in settings. Micro
regulator. Key guard chrome plated. Flat
hairspring.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 142580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is open face and keywind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

VH1943 176 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 142924 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 140408 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 18, 2015

Serial Number 140408 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 142403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 142131 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · December 14, 2013

Serial Number 140630 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 141076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Good Morning! Don Hoke here, (The Time Museum
Catalogue of American Pocket Watches). I just
received my great grandfather's Rockford Watch.
It a model 1, 18 size, gilt, key wind and key set,
serial number 141076. The second 1 is only half
stamped into the plate. I am 99.99% sure it is a
1 and not a 7. This is a private label watch, "O.
S. Heckrotte, Shippensburg, PA" The family lived
in Shippensburg at that time, about 1880.
Original Open Face silver coin case by Dueber. I
suspect it is 11 jewels, as it is jeweled with
screwed settings on the top plate but has a plain
regulator. Very best wishes! donhok
*****@tx.rr.com
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 13j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch