The Rockford 007 (45mm)
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The Rockford 007 (45mm)

The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)
The Rockford 007 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Rockford 007 unique:

Rockford didn't make very many watches as compared to the other Great American Watch Companies, and they went out of business in 1915, which was during the prime of Elgin, Illinois, Waltham, Hamilton etc. This 17 jewel movement is one of the few made during Rockford's prime and was manufactured in 1910. The dial shows its age with a hairline crack across 3 and 4 o'clock. For being 115 years old, this is a good example of why they say "They don't make them like they used to..."

1910 was the year work began on Chicago's famous "Navy Pier." Can you imagine being a banker looking out the window at that construction you helped finance and checking the time on this brand new Rockford pocket watch made by your favorite watch company located about 90 miles away? Spectacular. 

We put this piece of Illinois history inside our sandblasted stainless steel case and used an Oxblood leather strap. The leather was also made in Chicago... a Horween product. Horween was started in 1905, so... yes, they were there too!

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.

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: Sandblasted Stainless Steel
  • Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Rockford Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 806815
  • Manufacture Year: 1910
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

What makes the Rockford 007 unique:

Rockford didn't make very many watches as compared to the other Great American Watch Companies, and they went out of business in 1915, which was during the prime of Elgin, Illinois, Waltham, Hamilton etc. This 17 jewel movement is one of the few made during Rockford's prime and was manufactured in 1910. The dial shows its age with a hairline crack across 3 and 4 o'clock. For being 115 years old, this is a good example of why they say "They don't make them like they used to..."

1910 was the year work began on Chicago's famous "Navy Pier." Can you imagine being a banker looking out the window at that construction you helped finance and checking the time on this brand new Rockford pocket watch made by your favorite watch company located about 90 miles away? Spectacular. 

We put this piece of Illinois history inside our sandblasted stainless steel case and used an Oxblood leather strap. The leather was also made in Chicago... a Horween product. Horween was started in 1905, so... yes, they were there too!

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