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: 97235
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j or 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.92% Analyzing 679 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.


fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 17, 2023

Serial Number 97332 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1 15 Jewels verified 4 pairs
Key wind and set

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 97206 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a Rockford Watch Co 18 size key wind, key
set, open face #97206 looks like 15 jewels.

cjbrem Supporter 520 · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 97235 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example, #97235 is a Key Wind - Key Set
Movement. This one is brand new and has never
been cased.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 97526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 97526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 97488 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Minimum 11 jewels (4 holes jeweled).

Keith R...
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 97488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2018

Serial Number 97705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 97376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is key wind, key set not lever set on
the front center of hands. Mine is in an open
face with convertible type case.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 97488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 97952 was reported as accurate.

DWS123 7 · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 97707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 97488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 97135 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key wind/ Key set

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 97707 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Rockford Grade Unknown Pocket Watch