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Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial, 1913

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.

Maker / attribution: Unrecorded in source
Date: 1913
Historical period: Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
Country of origin: Unrecorded in source
Object type: Pocket watch
Materials / technique: gold
Dealer: WatchMuseum.org shop
Stock no.: Product 4127
Credit line: Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 4127)
Catalogue title (original): Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 4127), this is a pocket watch, dated 1913. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 5 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop

Step back in time with the Vintage Rockford Hunter Case Pocket Watch, an exquisite piece of horological history from 1913, meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. This certified preowned timepiece is not just a watch but a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, featuring a stunning enamel dial with spade and whip hands, and a manual sub-seconds display powered by 17 jewels. The luxurious Keystone case, adorned with a captivating sunburst design, houses a 33mm round caseback and a white porcelain Arabic numeral dial, exuding elegance and sophistication. In excellent condition, this pocket watch is a rare find and a true standout among vintage timepieces, making it a perfect investment for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Introducing an exquisite certified preowned Vintage Rockford Hunter Case pocket watch, crafted from stunning 14k yellow gold and adorned with an enamel dial and spade and whip hands. With 17 jewels and a manual sub-seconds display, this pocket watch is a true rarity, having been created way back in 1913. This fine timepiece boasts a Keystone case with a beautiful sunburst design, which adds to its luxurious appearance and unique charm. It has a 33mm size and is in excellent condition, making it an absolute standout among Vintage Rockford pocket watches. The round caseback and white porcelain Arabic Numeral dial complete this masterpiece, adding to its elegance and sophistication. If you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind pocket watch to add to your collection, this Vintage Rockford Hunter Case offering is an investment that certainly won’t disappoint. Creator: Rockford Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Width: 33 mm (1.3 in) Period: 1910-1919 Date of Manufacture: 1913 Condition: Excellent

Historical context

Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)

The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.

The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.

Read the period in the timeline More pocket watches from this period Earlier: Industrial Revolution

Atlas type guide

Pocket watches

The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.

Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.

What to look for

The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.

Dating clues

Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Mechanisms mentioned

Jewel bearings — Component

Record completeness

Maker or attributionNot in source
DateRecorded
Place or countryNot in source
MaterialsRecorded
DimensionsNot in source
Narrative descriptionRecorded
Inscriptions / marksNot in source
ProvenanceNot in source
Several photographsRecorded

Editorial status: Documented — facts as published by the source; not independently verified by Atlas editors.

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Sources & image rights

Record source: WatchMuseum.org shop (opens another website in a new tab).

Image rights: © WatchMuseum.org — the publisher's own shop photographs (opens another website in a new tab).

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Cite this record

"Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial, 1913." WatchMuseum.org shop, Product 4127. Catalogue record in The Horology Atlas, WatchMuseum.org, https://atlas.watchmuseum.org/museum/rockford-pocket-watch-14k-yellow-gold-white-porcelain-dial-11f4f2.