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Picture of Stephan Gaal
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I got this because I like box hinge cases. Here is what I have discovered about it so far. Perhaps someone can add a bit more. Watch is a Rockford series 1 number 16000. The book says it was made in 1876. It has 9 jewels and is so marked. It is also marked with the word "extra". Extra what? It is kw/ks and appears to be running ok. I suspect something not right around the key stem but not sure. Does anyone have a similar movement to compare. The normal collar with the screws in the flange would not fit as it would obscure the printing.
I think the case is Swiss. I suspect bronze or brass. I think the case may be later as it is pretending to be a stem wind. The stem does nothing. Could this be another of those bargin conversions from old fashioned hunter to open face? The case is actually very crude with no provision for case springs or catch. The lids snap closed like a dust cover and are very hard to open. There is not even any provision of a lip to get your nail under. Does this mean cheap or old and primitive? Anyone know how old this case might be? Just like to find out more about the watch.
TIA

 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
Picture of Stephan Gaal
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the back

 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
Picture of Stephan Gaal
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Put in a better pic of the movement.
Script says
EXTRA
9 Jewels
Rockford Ill

 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
Picture of Stephan Gaal
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Case trademark

 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
Picture of Stephan Gaal
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Would still like to see a picture of a similar movement if someone has one. Need to know what kind of collar to look for. Thanks again
Steve
 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
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Picture of Robert V. Jones
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Here is a picture of one I have Hope it helps

 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
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Stephan, From the trademark, your case looks like it is a Swiss made brass case. The actual finish in your pix looks like brass to me. Regardless, it is a nice box hinge case.

Also, my experience has shown that the shrouds used on the key arbors are all pretty close in diameter from company to company. I have successfully used a shroud from an Elgin on a Waltham and it fit perfectly. You can probably use a shroud from another company on your Rockford and it just might fit very well.

Tom
 
Posts: 1060 | Registered: March 10, 2003
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Stephan,
Here's another example with an earlier SN. The key guard appears to be the same as on Rob's.

 
Posts: 331 | Location: Camarillo, California USA | Registered: May 03, 2005
Picture of Stephan Gaal
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Thanks all, Exactly the information I was looking for.
 
Posts: 431 | Location: South Victoria, Australia | Registered: January 18, 2007
Picture of Brian C.
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Stephan,
If you need one of those key guards and screws, e-mail me.
Brian C.
 
Posts: 1857 | Location: Epsom, New Hampshire USA | Registered: December 14, 2002
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