Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel, 11-Jewel, 15-Jewel, and 17-Jewel Examples Reported

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 200356
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Size: 8s
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Research Note: Rockford Serial Lists designate range 200,001-213,100 as Size 8, Hunting, 3/4 Plate, Model 1. No jewel count is identified. Based on multiple reports, this serial range contains 7-17 jewels and both nickel and gilt movements are represented. #202279 Verified as 11 or 15 Jewels with nickel plates and a plain regulator [JH]. #202882: Verified as Gilt Movement with 11 Jewels.

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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.


Louisc1 Supporter 81 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 205071 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · February 13, 2024

Serial Number 208871 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 202484 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 200608 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 202681 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 207806 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : 7 jewels. Thx. Conf img 195698926578
Curator Response: Thanks!

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 205515 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Confirmation image : 284367260727
Curator Response: Thanks!

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 203258 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Confirmation image : 185675078170
Curator Response: Thanks!

Travi304 2 · February 17, 2023

Serial Number 205071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2022

Serial Number 212857 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 202520 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 201711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2022

Serial Number 202279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2021

Serial Number 211288 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 202557 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 205834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 205777 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Brass plates, 11 jewels

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 201105 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · August 13, 2020

Serial Number 202026 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 202026 confirmed as 8 size, 11 jewel, gilt finish,
hunting configuration.

Radron 109 · August 13, 2020

Serial Number 209701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 206504 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · June 9, 2019

Serial Number 200356 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not sure if this is 7 or 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

okiejohn 379 · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 200356 was reported as accurate.

mbhdesign 16 · October 11, 2018

Serial Number 202882 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 202882 is an 11 jewel movement (not 7j), gilt
plates (not nickel) and 6s (not 8s) size.
Confirmed digital caliper measurement of this
movement diameter is 33.71 mm.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 209816 was reported as accurate.

Travi304 2 · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 205071 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 205071 is an early rendition of the 8s movement
(date of manufacture 1880). My watchmaker serviced
my piece and counted 15 jewels, not 7. This has
been repeatedly verified by other owners below.
Please update the page.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Based on the other submissions, it appears this is a mixed run with a variety of jewel counts. I have updated the result page accordingly.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 203856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a gold gilted watch on the inside plates
and not nickel as it shows plus it has more than 7
jewels.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 205430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 17jewels

Anonymous · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 208560 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 203997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 210241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 201215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement 201215 has 11 jewels. There are hole
jewels on the top plate at escape wheel, 4th wheel
and 3rd wheel. Also the lever jeweled on that
side.

VH1943 176 · September 21, 2015

Serial Number 210271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 206519 was reported as accurate.

bcarpe52 2 · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 211373 was reported as accurate.

jdillon 4 · April 27, 2015

Serial Number 212869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 200990 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an 8 size, but the train is jeweled and I
think that it is at least an 11J.

Anonymous · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 204250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 201352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Change jewel count from 7 to 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · December 15, 2014

Serial Number 212547 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 size model 1
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8

Anonymous · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 211758 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 208078 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 207377 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an 8 size, hunting, 3/4 gilt plate, 7
jewels, stem wind, lever set Model 1. See
Ehrhardt & Meggers to confirm.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 202854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 size model 1
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 204431 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 8 Size 15 Jewels, Hunting, Gilt, 3/4
Plate, Lever Set, Model 1, No Adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 209415 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 205417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 210065 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3rd comment on this one from pic on ebay. Model
1, can't tell if 6 or 8 size. Hunting, gilt,
lever set, maybe 11 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 210065 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 8
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 210287 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 8
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch