Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 11 Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 11 Jewels

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 53195
Grade: 11 Jewels
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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 · August 17, 2023

Serial Number 53557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 jewel, jewels not screw set, key wind, key set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 17, 2023

Serial Number 53557 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 53520 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 JEWELS, LEVER SET, PENDANT WOUND.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 53516 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 53551 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 53195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 53195 is stemwind , leverset ,with a cover where
the arbor for k/w would be. Also it has 2 mounting
screws , making it a model 2 ?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · March 8, 2015

Serial Number 53901 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 53108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actual movement is stemwind, leverset. Does have
an escutcheon where KW arbor would have been.
Perhaps transitional movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11 Jewels
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade 11 Jewels Pocket Watch