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Access Date: May 13, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Rockford Watch Co.
Grade: 82a
Private Label(s) in Run:
Wathier Special Railway Chonometer
Wilbur Lamphear & Tryner - Galesburg, Ill.
Wade's Special
What is a Private Label?Manufacturer: | Rockford |
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Manufacturer Location: | Rockford, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 439606 |
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Grade: | 82a |
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Model: | 8 |
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Estimated Production Year: | 1894 |
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Run Quantity: | 100 |
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Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | 440 |
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Variant Est. Production: | 140 (18S-M8-17J-HNL) |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 17j |
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Movement Configuration: | Hunting |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Wind Mechanism: | Stem |
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Plate: | Full Plate |
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Regulator: | Micrometric |
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Hairspring: | Breguet |
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Escapement Type: | Straight-line |
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Adjusted: | Yes |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 503.G2.18S436.188M133.H280.L366.17J27 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1907 Rockford Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.646 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (7.00%) | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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.
okiejohn 408 · February 7, 2025
Serial Number 439650 was reported as inaccurate.
okiejohn 408 · February 7, 2025
Serial Number 439650 was reported as inaccurate.
Otherwise correct.
(sorry for the typo previous post!)
okiejohn 408 · February 7, 2025
Serial Number 439650 was reported as inaccurate.
Otherwise correct.
Rickglick1 Top Contributor Supporter 18 · February 20, 2022
Serial Number 439626 was reported as accurate.

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