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"8244" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8244 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
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Database Version: v52.587 Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.18% Analyzing 176 Sales Question Mark

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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 12, 2024

Serial Number 8107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Layout is OK, movement marked 9 jewels.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 8115 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 8244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 19 ruby Jewels, Marked Adjusted, Lever Set,
Stem Wind, Hunting Movement Configuration, Cap
Jewels Top & Bottom, Gold Jewels Settings, Double
Sunk Dial, Dial Feet are Screw Set, Blue Screw
Heads,

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 8078 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch