Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 171217
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Transition
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Movement Markings: Rockford Watch Co.
Rockford, Ill.
Pat. Pinion
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Research Note: #171487: Verified with screw-set top-plate 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 · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 170585 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · November 27, 2023

Serial Number 174887 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 174988 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/n 174988 is KW Lever set, still retaining the
(non-functioning) square center arbor.
Curator Response: Thanks!

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · January 29, 2023

Serial Number 171963 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · September 4, 2022

Serial Number 171487 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : s/n 171487 is a 15j. Jewels are screw
set. Thx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155139080720
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 175938 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 173547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2021

Serial Number 176113 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 171171 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 172819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 171058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 174225 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: KW KS screwed in jewel settings micrometric
regulator seen on eBay 10-7-2020

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 172620 was reported as accurate.

Strixnebu 18 · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 172214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 172620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 172304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 172620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 175053 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 174930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 175772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 173323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 174945 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 173481 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 174368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Both key wind and stem wind.
Both key set and lever set.
Hurd 1874 regulator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 176399 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 171443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HEART REGULATOR, 15- 17 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 173228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 JEWELS; MOVEMENT SETTING: LEVER
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · November 7, 2017

Serial Number 171635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 171635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 173882 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is both key wind and stem wind and is both key
set and lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 175722 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 171220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 172305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: 1; GRDE: ROCKFORD DID NOT ASSIGN GRADES TO
EARLY WATCHES; KEY WIND
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 171650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

bman8030 54 · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 175631 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

allamerican 48 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 171217 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

allamerican 48 · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 171217 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 173561 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #173561 movement and dial only
found on ebay - 9/27/2014
KWKS
Gilt finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 171615 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · May 26, 2014

Serial Number 171795 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 175026 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 175026 is 11 Jewels - Pendant/KW - Lever Set -
Model 2 (Not Model 6)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 171641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial number 171641 was a railroad issued watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 174246 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 174206 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N# 174206 listed on eBay as 1883, 18s,
Pendant/Key/Lever Set, Hunting, 11J, Model 6,
Grade ? Listing states 100% Guaranteed as
Discribed
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Transition
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch