Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 23062
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.18% Analyzing 178 Sales

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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.


Anonymous · February 3, 2022

Serial Number 23660 was reported as accurate.

a232259 Supporter 5 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 23062 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels: 7
date: 1878

Bostonwatch 59 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 23918 was reported as accurate.

Bostonwatch 59 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 23978 was reported as accurate.

Bostonwatch 59 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 23918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 23062 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count 15j is wrong. 9j is correct, by
inspection.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

a232259 Supporter 5 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 23062 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23062 is a Model 1; setting is by key, not lever.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 23183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 23292 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9J, Key wind, Key set

pocketwatch101 111 · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 23260 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4-15-16. The photos I posted show the dial side
of the movement without a dial. Clearly there are
no jewels on that side of the movement. I believe
the e-bay seller notes. This is a 9Jewel watch.
pocketwatch101

dcooper Supporter 223 · October 22, 2015

Serial Number 23527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23,527 is actually a 15 jewel model 2, hunting
configuration, Gilt finish, stem wind, lever set.
Dial has been removed to confirm jeweling and
matching serial numbers.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · December 17, 2014

Serial Number 23388 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 23498 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 23016 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 23607 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it looks like 9 jewels, but is also marked extra,
and 2 jewels of the 4 on the plate are screwed
down
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch