Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 7 Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 7 Jewels

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 144258
Grade: 7 Jewels
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Research Note: #144276: Verified as 18-Size Keywind/Keyset movement with 7 Jewels.

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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.


Anonymous · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 144898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2021

Serial Number 144070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 144139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels

timerestored 278 · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 144057 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewels, Key Wind and Key Set, Gilt Finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · February 18, 2014

Serial Number 144873 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from ? to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Rockford Grade 7 Jewels Pocket Watch