Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Private Label(s) in Run:

M.C. Conner - Burlington, Iowa
A.C. Hanger - Des Moines, Iowa

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Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 261722 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Variation: LS/LP Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,550 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,300 (18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Type 4 Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 223.86G2.18S221.187M8.O20.L86.15J72 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
293.91 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.487% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 65 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #261094 Verified with Center Jewel (Not Marked, 16 or 17 Jewels Total) [eBay #222825230897]

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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 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 261713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 261983 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 261722 was reported as accurate.

4mula1fan 50 · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 261874 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A.C. Hanger Des Moines Iowa

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 261858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 261471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 261022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "image"does not fit movements
characteristics..........no central jewel &
regulator early style (long point to ornamental
gauge)
also I don't have in hand, so uncertain of #
jewels
Curator Response: Model images are just samples. Regulators and jewel count could be different. Let us know if you can confirm the 15j jewel count. Thanks!

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 261954 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 86 Pocket Watch