Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Mixed Run: Various Grades Reported (All Model 3)

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 221381
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Case: Various
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Research Note: #223719: Verified as gilt movement with 11 Jewels (pillar plate not jeweled). #222860: Reported as 11 Jewel 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.


Snapper Supporter 141 · January 25, 2024

Serial Number 223627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2023

Serial Number 223627 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 441 · May 30, 2023

Serial Number 222860 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 3 11 Jewels verified.
Pillar plate has no jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 219538 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 575 · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 223719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator - Update to my previous confirmation. s/n
223719 has 11 jewels. Pillar plate is brass, top
plates are nickel plated. Please see temp image
posted here
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/collection/editdet
ails/139266
Thx
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 575 · September 4, 2022

Serial Number 223719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 224433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 219835 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 219847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 224310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2020

Serial Number 223224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is actually 11 jewels took it apart to
clean it and the bottom plate had no jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This movement is from an ambiguous run in the factory serial lists. A variety of grades and jewel counts are expected until more information can be compiled.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 223059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 220594 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 223453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 222575 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 222575 Rockford is gilt and open face. No
jewel mark. Simple regulator-no whip.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 220756 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 220095 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 223224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch movement has a Gilt finish.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Acovinc 6 · August 25, 2018

Serial Number 221789 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 222608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a Model 3, 11-15J, full gilt plate,
stem wind, lever set hunting style. Meggers &
Ehrhardt are way off on it. Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. With the gilt finish and 15 jewels, the movement would be classified as Grade 44, with the understanding that Rockford did not produce an 11-Jewel Gilt Model 3.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 219635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 223224 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · January 12, 2018

Serial Number 223224 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 40 to Unknown
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 223456 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels 15, Grade 40
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly. For clarity, could you confirm how you determined your movement is a grade 40 rather than 43?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j

Anonymous · May 12, 2017

Serial Number 224425 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4038 · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 224470 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 224109 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 223440 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 14, 2015

Serial Number 224204 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 220609 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 2, 2014

Serial Number 224043 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 · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 224043 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 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 220260 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 · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 220321 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 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 221070 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 9, 2013

Serial Number 222782 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: gilt finish, not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt or Nickel

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 222681 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

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 219615 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: regulator is not adjusted on balance cock, same as
type in model 1
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