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: 190281
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hurd 1874
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · September 15, 2023

Serial Number 190281 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image - 394879236989
Curator Response: Thanks!

Louisc1 Supporter 82 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 190751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2023

Serial Number 189704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2023

Serial Number 190845 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 190696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Reed variant regulator, nickel plates, 11 or 15
jewels, type 6 hunter movement with exposed
escapement, flat hairspring. .

Kinius 1 · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 190328 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 190624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel Plates
Exposed Escapement
11 Jewel
Marked "R.W.Co" in Old English
also "Safety Pinion"
Private Label
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. What is the private label name on this one?

ngupaan 95 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 190493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Exposed Escapement
11 Jewel
Marked "R.W.Co" in Old English
also "Safety Pinion"

ngupaan 95 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 190461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel Plates
Exposed Escapement
11 Jewel
Marked "R.W.Co" in Old English
also "Safety Pinion"

sallyayne 1 · August 25, 2018

Serial Number 190317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 189988 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 189717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all specs match, except it has a 'Hurd 1874'
regulator (slightly modified from the pic you show
in your regulator section). eBay item
#26343151424

Anonymous · July 1, 2017

Serial Number 190163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 190379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 190351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 189775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 189775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 190493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 190624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Rockford SNs 189,601 to 190,900 are Model 6,
Hunting, 18s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 190493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: EXPOSED ESCAPEMENT
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 190564 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 190624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a model 6
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 190508 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: modle 3 1888 15j grade unknown
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch