Description: ROCKFORD WATCH CO. Rockford, Illinois 1873 – 1915 The Rockford Watch Company’s equipment was bought from the Cornell Watch Col, and two of Cornell’s employees, C.W. Parker and P.H. Wheeler, went to work for Rockford. The factory was located 93 miles from Chicago on the Rock Rover. The first watch was placed on the market on May1, 1878. They were key wind, 18 size, full plate expansion balance and dials made by outside contract. By 1877 the company was making ¾ plate and nickel movements that fit standard steel cases. The factory was located on the Railroad lines, and they always advertised the Railroad. The company had some problems in 1896, and the name changed to Rockford Watch Co Ltd. It closed in 1915 with pocket watch production serial numbers reaching over one million.This example is a very scarce, only 700 produced. ROCKFORD 21j Grade 535 3/4 Plate Nickel, 16 size, Hunting Model, original nickel Display case with original beveled glass on both sides. Buttler surface pattern on the movement, "RG" (Railroad Grade), "21 Jewels", lever set, "Adjusted", serial No. 551,431. The double sunk white porcelain dial is original Roman figures w/hairline at 3. The case is a nickel snap back on both sides with the original beveled glass on both sides for easy viewing of the watch and movement. The case is original to this movement and is from the same era. This rare "Glass Back" case was used by the Rockford Factory salesman to present the Railroad Grade line of movements for sale to U.S. Jewelers. Very scarce. Clean, running and still accurate. Circa: 1900. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with over 15,000 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.
Price: 577 USD
Location: Santa Monica, California
End Time: 2024-08-12T23:39:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Closure: Full Hunter
Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
Indices: Roman Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1900-1909
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap
Escapement Type: Lever
Style: Railroad Grade
Features: 12-Hour Dial
Case Material: Nickel
Handmade: No
Pocket Watch Size: 16
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Brand: Rockford
Type: Pocket Watch
Customized: No
Dial Color: White
Model: Grade 530 Hunting
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Theme: Railroad Grade
Case Finish: Brushed
With Manual/Booklet: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog
