1905 ROCKFORD Pocket Watch 18s Grade 930 Lever Set 17 Jewels Adjusted Openface

Rockford Watch Company  The Rockford Watch Company was a watchmaking company based in Rockford, Illinois, that operated from 1874 to 1915. The company was founded by a group of local businessmen, including former employees of the Waterbury Watch Company, who saw an opportunity to establish a new watchmaking enterprise in the Midwest. At its peak, the Rockford Watch Company was one of the largest producers of high-quality pocket watches in the United States, producing over 300,000 watches during its 41-year history. The company was known for its innovative designs and high-quality movements, which were made entirely in-house. However, like many American watchmakers of the time, the Rockford Watch Company struggled to compete with imported watches from Switzerland and other countries. The company eventually ceased operations in 1915, with its machinery and remaining inventory sold to other watchmakers. Today, vintage Rockford watches are highly sought-after by collectors, and the company