Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel, 11-Jewel, and 15-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 167220
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Transition
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Movement Markings: Rockford Watch Co.
Rockford, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.06% Analyzing 177 Sales
Research Note: #161754: Verified as an 11-Jewel movement with nickel plates.

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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 · March 27, 2024

Serial Number 165834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2024

Serial Number 162077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2024

Serial Number 161811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 161438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2024

Serial Number 162077 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 168657 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Confirmation image - 7 jewels - 126214711189
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 165834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 165834 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 23, 2022

Serial Number 161754 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 Jewel, nickel plates
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 161754 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · January 22, 2022

Serial Number 160198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2021

Serial Number 165324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 165687 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 160436 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt, Model 2, 11 pressed set jewels

Rcardkidz 3398 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 161469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 165056 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 167209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 164847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 168239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2019

Serial Number 160559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 159151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 159151 was reported as accurate.

Duxlegion 24 · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 161056 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement Is nickel plated
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Mowerman666 13 · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 164422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 159704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 167871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 168970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 161922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 168522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 160414 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked adjusted and has an over coil
hairspring.
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 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 166854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 162424 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · June 24, 2018

Serial Number 159864 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine Is Open Face 7 Jewel

Anonymous · June 16, 2018

Serial Number 165244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 JEWELS; HURD 1874 REGULATOR

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 161601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2018

Serial Number 167510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 164877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 165394 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 159864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 167764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 163623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: 1; 7JEWELS; MOVEMENT SIGNING STYLE: SCRIPT;
MOVEMENT SETTING: KEY

daddo46 991 · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 159864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 159715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is model 1 key wind key set 7 jewel 18
size Gilded plates.

rjbean 7 · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 164049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is nickel not gilt. And it's open face
not hunter configuration. I'm not sure on jewel
count.

Anonymous · July 5, 2017

Serial Number 168827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 168958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 162870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 159065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 166949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 163380 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch