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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/rockford/188199
Access Date: March 21, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch
Rockford Watch Co.

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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Martin E. Buerk - Paris, MO
C.F. Rudolph
J. Kart

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Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 188199 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.623 Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 75 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #183472: Reported as a 15-Jewel Movement. #181845: Reported as an 11-Jewel Movement. #178844: Reported as Key-Wind Movement.
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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 · November 6, 2024

Serial Number 187494 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 1036 · March 31, 2024

Serial Number 181003 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just for clarity, this one is stamped with a "15"
. All else correct.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 619 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 181525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Image - 276312774023

nicnic Supporter 412 · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 178844 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is adaptable.

Anonymous · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 188308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 188308 is an open face key wind.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 180490 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 412 · November 7, 2022

Serial Number 178844 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key wind
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · May 6, 2022

Serial Number 178023 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 181911 was reported as accurate.

TerriStone 11 · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 186956 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 187683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 180000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2020

Serial Number 182086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2020

Serial Number 183468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 184105 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 186367 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 410 · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 179234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 178317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 178317 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 410 · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 179234 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 410 · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 179234 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 401 · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 177884 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 401 · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 177884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 178356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 181889 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I think this whole run was pulled for private
label orders. So far that's all I can find. P.S.
Bartlett 15j Nickel hunter with Rockford dial.

Anonymous · August 27, 2019

Serial Number 183154 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: at least 11j

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 181845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is model 2 transition stem wind lever
set, has heart regulator spring, private label (
J. Kart) 11 jewels hunter nickel movement.

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 185458 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 185458 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · May 14, 2019

Serial Number 183708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 189358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 9 jewels.

Anonymous · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 185720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 185453 was reported as accurate.

cmwhitmore 1 · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 182327 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 179517 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 188258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 183085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2018

Serial Number 178505 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a open face mvmt,, and is key wind & set
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 · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 183472 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #183472 is a 15 Jewel Model- I have taken apart
and looked closely at it

beelzebud 6 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 181847 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: made a mistake on the private label name-not
Henry korf but C F Rudolph- I will send pic to
show movement Is model 1 trans, not model3 , . is
nickel with gjs 2 per jewel , and. is at least
11j..

beelzebud 6 · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 181847 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel movement , 11 or 15 jewels, Model 1
transitional, GJS , 2screws each jewel priivate
label (movement) " Henry Korf Wilmington Del"

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 188587 was reported as accurate.

Bensbox 12 · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 183359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade: Martin E. Buerk, Paris, MO. on dail &
movt.

Anonymous · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 184014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 187598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is gilt and not nickel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 16, 2017

Serial Number 188124 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 JEWELS, NO JEWELS IN BACK PLATE; KEY WIND, KEY
SET; MOVEMENT CONFIGURATION: EITHER; MOVEMENT
FINISH: GILT
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 181511 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 184489 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is a model 2 with an under-sprung balance
and should be made in 1882.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

rock862 242 · June 20, 2016

Serial Number 185580 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

watchman1159 22 · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 181009 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch