Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 94 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 94

Private Label(s) in Run:

F.J. Kempel - Oregon, Ills.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 388472 Question Mark
Grade: 94 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: R.W.Co.
Rockford Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 398.94G8.18S356.187M63.O75.L261.9J87 Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
323.15 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.635% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.20%) Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 611 · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 388334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n looks like 388334 grade 112, although
serial is hard to distinguish, could be 368334
which would fit a 112. Private label. Thx
275828673281
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, I beleive the serial number is "368334" which would correlate to a run of Grade 112 movements.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 388148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 388148 is 11j private label marked "Special" and
signed on the movement for "F.J. Kempel, Oregon,
Ills.".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 388061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 388500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has at least 11 jewels but more likely
the 16 jewels and a two tone movement. My movement
number is 388500 last of the run.

rdbraun 12 · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 388473 was reported as accurate.

Rockford Grade 94 Pocket Watch