Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: Variety of Jewel Counts Reported/Observed

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 196930
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Research Note: #196423: Features 11 or 15 Screw-Set Jewels [JH]. #196915 and #196950: Marked "15 R." [JH]. #196969: Verified as Marked "15 R" and "Adjusted" [eBay #223644862670]

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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.


Rockfordguy Supporter 17 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 196778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a 13 jewel nickel movement
Marked Adjusted
Open/visible escapement

Anonymous · January 27, 2023

Serial Number 196986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2023

Serial Number 196986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 196850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 196969 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 ruby jewels, model 6, with gold jewel settings
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #223644862670]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 196989 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j

Anonymous · May 19, 2016

Serial Number 196781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j

Marty101 2 · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 196673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: she has 13 jewels!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j

Anonymous · May 15, 2015

Serial Number 196673 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 196688 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 196873 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 196873 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 196974 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 196708 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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