Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 7 Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 7 Jewels

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 43421
Grade: 7 Jewels
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235

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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 · January 2, 2021

Serial Number 43776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 43788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J

Anonymous · October 3, 2019

Serial Number 43988 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 43628 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 43076 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 43421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also, this appears to be a Model 2 -- it has two
case screws. Also, please disregard my previous
comment as to the setting mechanism -- this one
has both lever and key set capabilities, as well
as key and stem wind capabilities.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J
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 43758 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 7 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade 7 Jewels Pocket Watch