Pocket Watch Database

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: 70817
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Transition
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219

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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 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 70677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 70189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 70446 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 70399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is nickel, confirmed 11 jewel.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 70443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels

Anonymous · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 70399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its 18 size Rockford model 2. Hunter movement
with 11 jewel. Micro regulator. Key wind hole
still on plate. Stem wind/ lever set. Jewel count
not on plate..thank you. R/s don
Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 70070 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

billkov 98 · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 70817 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has a lever set, its a transitional
model. Key or pendant wind.
Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 70418 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 70670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 70262 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not guilt. It is nickel plated.
Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · September 1, 2014

Serial Number 70489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · September 1, 2014

Serial Number 70489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
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 Transition

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 70905 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch