Internet Horology Club 185
Rockford quiz for the day!!

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June 01, 2004, 20:55
Phil Dellinger
Rockford quiz for the day!!
Notice anything unusual about this Rockford movement?

Winner won't get a free trip to Las Vegas or anything like that, but it could be a good lesson for future Rockford purchases.

(I snagged this photo from a closed eBay auction) Eek


June 01, 2004, 21:24
Bruce Byrd
Could it be the lever set / pendant set switch?


Bruce Byrd
June 01, 2004, 21:30
Eric Kroon
Is it on the balance?
June 01, 2004, 22:19
Terry Hill
I think Bruce has it, but could it also be the press fit jewel on the upper balance arbor?
June 01, 2004, 22:28
Ed Ueberall
Well, to me the damaskeen patterns on the train plate and the barrel bridge don't match. Could this be a marriage?


Ed Ueberall
IHC Member 34
The Escapement
June 01, 2004, 22:32
Phil Dellinger
I should have known better! You folks are just too smart.

It is the lever set / pendant set switch that Bruce submitted.

It is the large screw located at what appears to be an crescent moon at about 3 o'clock position , just to the left of the serial number as you are presently looking at the watch. The picture doesn't show it very well, but it is marked "P" and "L'.

I have added the black circle to point out this feature.
June 02, 2004, 02:54
Ken Lynn
My brother was the buyer of this watch .... it should arrive any day now ,and we would be glad to share our findings with the chapter members ....I have'nt heard of that switch before. Doug say's that he heard they were on some South Bend watches. Thanks Ken Lynn