Rockford Watch Company
Grade 93
Size 18s

This is an incredible antique Rockford pocket watch from 1888. It is quite a heavy timepiece, weighing in at 6.2 ounces. It is in fantastic condition at 135 years old!
 
The USA-made movement is Grade 93, Size 18s, Model 8, 9 Jewels, and is pin lever set. It has a Hunting movement configuration, flat hairspring and has a gilt movement finish. It is not adjusted, nor is it railroad grade. The movement serial number is 314380. It still keeps excellent time!

It has a crisp white dial in exceptional condition! We do not notice any patina, and the Roman numerals and minute track are still very bold. It has a sub second at 6 o'clock with Breguet numerals and is signed Rockford. The blued-steel hour and minute hands are both spade shaped, and a stick second. The 58.7 mm silverode case is in very good condition, and it does show some discoloration consistent with age. It has a very solid glass crystal that does have a slight chip on the side located at 2 o'clock. It has a very subtle detailing around the bezel. It has a tall 18.2 mm crown.

This 135-year-old Rockford pocket watch runs great and is in excellent condition! It will be a nice addition to a personal Rockford or pocket watch collection, or as a gift.

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.

Movement:
R. W. Co.
Rockford, ILL
314380

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter: 58.7
Case Diameter with Crown: 76.9
Case Thickness: 20

Case Back Marks:
Philidelphia Watch Case Co.
Silverode
168103

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
 
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The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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