Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 87603 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Either Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Transition Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.71% Analyzing 161 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 · January 3, 2025

Serial Number 87790 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Rockford 18S mov.has a gilt mov. Ser. 87790.And
is a KW/KS only.

Anonymous · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 87235 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Probably a Model 2 not a Model 1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 29, 2023

Serial Number 87496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 87234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2020

Serial Number 87713 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 87339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 87579 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 87387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Can be key or lever set. Can be key or stem wound.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 87387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch movement has 11 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 87697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Same movement mine now. It's a Model 1,
transitional key-wind stem-wind, lever sets and is
at least 11 jewels. cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 87697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement 87697 is Nickel finish, Hunter or
Openface & is Key Wind & Key Set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 87697 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 87697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set. Hunting case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

cmdraven 4102 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 87387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 87448 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition

Carrato 102 · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 87934 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 9J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Transition
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch