Rockford Pocket Watch: Serial Number 38891 (Grade 11 Jewels)

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Antique 1908 Rockford 838 Sidewinder, 18s, 17j, Two-Tone, Gold Train, Swing-Out!

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Access Date: November 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 11 Jewels

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Manufacturer:	Rockford
Manufacturer Location:	Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	38891
Grade:	11 Jewels
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1878
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Data Research:	1907 Rockford Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Research Note: #38891: Verified as 18s, Model 1, Gilt movement with 11 or 15 Jewels in screw-settings marked "Rockford Watch Co.; Rockford, Ill.; Pat. Pinion"

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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 · August 26, 2024

Serial Number 38215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 38457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 38049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry about the first report. Pushed Enter too
quick.
Serial No. 38049 is 11J, the escape wheel and the
fourth wheel are jeweled in pairs, It has a patent
regulator, it is a transitional movement KW but PW
& LS. Engraved on Train Bridge is June 2, 1874.
With the PW at 3 o'clock (Hunting movement). Also
on Train Bridge Rockford Watch Co., Pat. Pinion
and Serial No. On the Barrel Cover Rockford Ill.
The jewel settings are imitation (set directly in
the train plate without settings with engraved
circle around jewel and screws like they are real
settings).

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels

Jewels changed from 11j or 15j to 11j