Rockford 16s 17J, circa 1908Model
5, Grade 573, OF Stem Set, Stem Wind Ornate
Gold Filled Case
Dial: Original Rockford marked double sunk
dial is in excellent shape. There are some hairlines around the 55 minute
mark and even more faint hairlines can be spotted near the 7 hour mark.
Hands appear to be original, and are blue in color. Some of the color has
come off the minute hand, but still shows well. Most of these blemishes
are so minor that they are very difficult to spot without magnification.
Movement: Movement has
excellent damaskeening and shows no signs of abuse. There are a couple of
faint spots on the click, crown and winding wheel, as seen in photos.
Bridge model movement is running good and keeping good time. Balance has
good motion and arc as it should. It is marked "Rockford Watch
Co" and "17 Jewels".
Case: Gold filled case is marked
Twenty Years and was make by Philadelphia Watch Case Company. Beautiful
ornate case has some brass showing on the outer edge and on the bow. This
is a real nice case despite the minor brass showing! Front and back bezel
thread on and off as they should.
Crystal: Clear beveled crystal looks
good and appears to be made of glass.
SOLD!
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