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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 9 Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 9 Jewels

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1785
Grade: 9 Jewels
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235

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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.


Pinko423 6 · October 17, 2023

Serial Number 1460 was reported as accurate.

Pinko423 6 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Rockfordguy Supporter 17 · July 7, 2023

Serial Number 1107 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · April 20, 2022

Serial Number 1785 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 25, 2021

Serial Number 1460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 1785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 1451 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "9 Jewels". Serial #1451.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 11 Jewels to 9 Jewels

beelzebud 6 · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 1110 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from M1-11j to 9 Jewels

Anonymous · June 19, 2018

Serial Number 1381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 9 jewels and database indicates 11 jewels
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.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from M1-11j to 9 Jewels

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 1381 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 1128 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 1483 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 1128 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 1128 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · September 3, 2014

Serial Number 1128 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 1598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 1598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

worldofantiques 199 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 1598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 1110 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 11 jewels , jewels on top plate screwed in
(2 screws per) not marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 9 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Rockford Grade 9 Jewels Pocket Watch