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From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 9 Jewels Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 9 Jewels

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Manufacturer: Rockford Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 194 Question Mark
Grade: 9 Jewels Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1876 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 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 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 138 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from M1-9j to 9 Jewels
Rockford Grade 9 Jewels Pocket Watch