Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 169427
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.21% Analyzing 184 Sales

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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 · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 169843 was reported as accurate.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · January 20, 2023

Serial Number 169130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2022

Serial Number 169694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 169414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2020

Serial Number 169330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt movement

wmike565 Supporter 115 · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 169276 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt movement. Pictures included

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 169414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 169247 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 169689 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 3

Flyskippy1 29 · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 169784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 3, 15 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 3

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 169874 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As seen on eBay, this watch is an 18s, Lever Set,
Open Face or Hunting ?, Listing states this is
Model 3, 1882, claims it is a Railroad watch (
which I Doubt ) with 15J and the Pictures show it
is full Plate, Nickel, adjusted, Patent Pinion,
Possible Transition, and Serial # 169874 Asking
price 425.00 or Make Offer
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 3
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch