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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8244
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.29% Analyzing 173 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.


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