This 1908 Rockford pocket watch is a captivating piece of early American horological history, made by the Rockford Watch Company in Rockford, Illinois, which operated from 1873 until 1915. This 18-size model with 17 jewels reflects the high-quality mechanical craftsmanship of the era. Jeweled bearings at critical points reduce friction and improve accuracy, while the lever-set movement exemplifies the precision engineering that helped establish Rockford’s reputation among watch enthusiasts and even railroad workers in the early 20th century. Today, it stands as both a functional vintage timepiece and a tangible connection to the golden age of American pocket watches, prized for its mechanical integrity, historical significance, and classic design.
This watch has been recently serviced in-house by our trained watchmakers.
This 1908 Rockford pocket watch is a captivating piece of early American horological history, made by the Rockford Watch Company in Rockford, Illinois, which operated from 1873 until 1915. This 18-size model with 17 jewels reflects the high-quality mechanical craftsmanship of the era. Jeweled bearings at critical points reduce friction and improve accuracy, while the lever-set movement exemplifies the precision engineering that helped establish Rockford’s reputation among watch enthusiasts and even railroad workers in the early 20th century. Today, it stands as both a functional vintage timepiece and a tangible connection to the golden age of American pocket watches, prized for its mechanical integrity, historical significance, and classic design.
This watch has been recently serviced in-house by our trained watchmakers.
