Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 197839 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark

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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 44 · August 3, 2024

Serial Number 197839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked “ADJUSTED”

rosswd1967 Supporter 1 · April 11, 2024

Serial Number 197719 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Louisc1 Supporter 87 · August 10, 2023

Serial Number 197721 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels, Marked "Adjusted" Nickel Damaskeening
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Jewels changed from ? to 15j

Louisc1 Supporter 87 · June 4, 2023

Serial Number 197721 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 197820 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 197820 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 197623 was reported as accurate.

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

shovelhead 66 · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 197704 was reported as accurate.

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

ngupaan 95 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 197704 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Exposed Escapement
Nickel Plates
15 Jewel
Marked "R.W.Co" in Old English
also "Safety Pinion"
RR Grade in it's Day
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 197693 was reported as accurate.

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

rtwatches 943 · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 197673 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 197650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch