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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6487
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 270 Sales

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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.


medhamred Supporter 111 · October 17, 2023

Serial Number 6449 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · March 3, 2023

Serial Number 6800 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 6300 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · April 20, 2022

Serial Number 6913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 6395 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 6763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 6413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 6750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 6413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 6395 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No. 6395 stamped as extra, and the jewels are
marked as 77 it appears maybe 17 definitely not 9
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 6110 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: true model 1 only has one case screw.

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 6110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 6887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 6433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 6433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 6817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 6317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 6487 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked "EXTRA" above the winding stem
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch