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I have a pocket watch and would like to know more about it. It's a rockford watch company, 15 jewels. the serial number is 864223.the ring around the movement is it called? is 78166.  The case says Windsor 20 years guaranteed B.W.C.C.O.  That number is 8378166.  There is an A engraved on the outside, and on the other side there is some kind of family shield looking thing.  I don't know if it's real gold or not. I think what I looked up said it was from 1910 or something? Anything you could tell me would be great.

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Ms. Jenny,

Rockford Watch Co. was from Rockford, Illinois and was in business from
1873-1915.

Yes this watch is from 1910.

It is gold filled.  The case was guaranteed not to wear through to the base metal for 20 years.

Kind regards,

Melvin  

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Melvin Mills

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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

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I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

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I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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