Watch Description
What makes the Rockford 006 unique: The Rockford 006 is a striking blend of early 20th-century craftsmanship and modern refinement. This watch features a 1910 Rockford Watch Company movement, carefully restored to maintain its historical significance. The porcelain dial is a picture of elegance, with bold black numerals and delicate red minute markers encircling the chapter ring. The heat-blued steel hands add a rich contrast, creating a timepiece that is both visually captivating and mechanically exceptional. A classic subdial at six o’clock offers a timeless touch, reinforcing the heritage of this remarkable piece.
Powering the Rockford 006 is a 17-jewel, manual-wind movement from the Rockford Watch Company, a testament to the ingenuity of American watchmaking in the early 1900s. As this movement was being crafted in 1910, the United States saw rapid industrial progress, with Henry Ford introducing the first moving assembly line—revolutionizing American manufacturing forever. This spirit of innovation and craftsmanship lives on in every detail of the Rockford 006.
Encased in brushed bronze with a coin-edge bezel, this watch exudes vintage character with a modern twist. The knurled crown ensures a tactile, precise winding experience, while the American-made brown leather strap enhances its warm tones. Whether worn as a statement piece or a daily companion, the Rockford 006 embodies the legacy of American excellence, making it more than just a watch—it’s a story on your wrist.
Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Rockford Watch Company. We call this model "The Rockford" because the company was located in Rockford Illinois.
The Rockford Watch Company began operation in 1873 with equipment purchased from the Cornell Watch Company. Four hundred local businesses and individuals pledged $150,000 (over $3mil with inflation) of support to stimulate the growth of their town. The company struggled to keep up with demand early on, and eventually went bankrupt. Rockford was rejuvenated in 1901, but a major fire and lightning strike slowed the company further in 1903. By 1915 the company closed its doors, though the building still stands vacant.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Brushed Bronze
- Crown/Hardware: Bronze
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Rockford Watch Company
- Serial Number: 815379
- Manufacture Year: 1910
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Rockford 006 unique: The Rockford 006 is a striking blend of early 20th-century craftsmanship and modern refinement. This watch features a 1910 Rockford Watch Company movement, carefully restored to maintain its historical significance. The porcelain dial is a picture of elegance, with bold black numerals and delicate red minute markers encircling the chapter ring. The heat-blued steel hands add a rich contrast, creating a timepiece that is both visually captivating and mechanically exceptional. A classic subdial at six o’clock offers a timeless touch, reinforcing the heritage of this remarkable piece.
Powering the Rockford 006 is a 17-jewel, manual-wind movement from the Rockford Watch Company, a testament to the ingenuity of American watchmaking in the early 1900s. As this movement was being crafted in 1910, the United States saw rapid industrial progress, with Henry Ford introducing the first moving assembly line—revolutionizing American manufacturing forever. This spirit of innovation and craftsmanship lives on in every detail of the Rockford 006.
Encased in brushed bronze with a coin-edge bezel, this watch exudes vintage character with a modern twist. The knurled crown ensures a tactile, precise winding experience, while the American-made brown leather strap enhances its warm tones. Whether worn as a statement piece or a daily companion, the Rockford 006 embodies the legacy of American excellence, making it more than just a watch—it’s a story on your wrist.
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The Movement
The engine that powers this watch is an antique American pocket watch movement. All the gears and springs that make it tell time are roughly 100 years old on average. We call these watches the American Artisan Series because we're celebrating the history and legacy of the artisan watchmakers who built this engineering marvel a century ago in the United States.
The Story
Today most pocket watches are scrapped for the gold or silver of the case (the outside of the antique timepiece), leaving the inside (what we call the "movement") as trash.
We take pride in upcycling these pieces of American history by salvaging as many as we can, then preserving them inside our wristwatches.
Our expert team of watchmakers restores the antique movement and then we manufacture a custom wristwatch case here in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Strap
We partnered with Worn & Wound to produce a custom set of straps for our American Artisan Series watches. We now have 15 different colors to choose from including our two Horween Shell Cordovan options. These straps are made in the USA and are based on the Windup Model 2 Premium strap that Worn and Wound offers.
