Well - not a huge fan of the 12sz watches, but after stumbling across this movement tucked away with 30 other movements... Operation save the Rockford went into action

At first glance, thought the roller jewel was just missing. However, after opening my eyes - the actual pallet fork was broken right where the roller jewel moves it back and forth. Ohhhhh crap!!! Now what - Jared Brinker to the rescue... Jared was able to take a pallet fork from a 12sz Rockford 17j movement and fit the pallet fork to the original pinion. WoW!!!

Step 2: find a nice 12sz Hunter case to plant the movement in. Another IHC member had a beautiful 12sz case that needed a new bezel. After digging around for a few days found the bezel that made the case whole again. New glass crystal and back in business.

1st Pocahontas - enjoy!

Thanks Jared and Eugene

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Looking good Jon. I was wondering exactly what the case was going to look like! finished up nicely!

Jared

Looks great!

Pretty little thing...Way to go Jon...

Nice job my friend! I agree with you... not a fan of 12s but boy this one is a knockout!
Great job to you to Jared.

Thanks!!!

W/o the man with the plan from frosty ND this movement would have stayed in a movement tin

12s makes your hands look bigger hehe

Im a fan of 12s watches, and that one was more than worthy of being saved.

great job and you made her tock again.

Nice save Jon and Jared.

Gary

It does make ya feel good!!!

Thanks - Everybody!!!

Jon,

Beautiful watch, I am disapointed that you didn't email me about that watch with a fair price!

Steve -

Email no problem, but not sure about the fair price concept...

Another piece of AMERICAN history hit's the showcase instead of file 13.
Great job, Way to go.
Patrick

Nice job. Looks great.

Hi John,

I just got the watch. It is more beutiful in person than the pictures can possibly show.

Thank You,

Steve

From my experience 12 size Rockfords are very scarce. Much more so than 18 size or 16 size. I would estimate less than 20,000 were produced in all grades.

Usually when I see them, then are a movement only or in bad condition. So this one was well worth saving.

John III

Steve is a great guy and loves his 12sz watch. The next best thing to actually keeping the watch was to see it find a good home...

The perfect story!