Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 261874 (Grade 86)

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Access Date: May 30, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

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
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	261874
Grade:	86
Variation:	LS/LP
Model:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production:	9,750
Variant Est. Production:	2,300 (18S-M7-15J-ONL-U/A-LS/LP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Type 4
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Mixed
Movement Markings:	R.W.Co. Rockford Ill.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	223.86G2.18S221.187M8.O20.L86.15J72
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.670
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	15.22% Analyzing 64 Sales
Research Note: #261094 Verified with Center Jewel (Not Marked, 16 or 17 Jewels Total) [eBay #222825230897] #261124: Verified as 15 Jewels, Lever-Set [Email, CM] #261722: 15 Jewels #261874: 15 Jewels

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Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
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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.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 620 · April 15, 2025

Serial Number 261124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 261713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 261983 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 410 · 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!