{"product_id":"the-rockford-007-45mm","title":"The Rockford 007 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Rockford 007 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eThe Rockford 007 carries a clean white dial marked with bold black numerals and accented by a red outer minute track. A recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock provides balance, while heat-blued spade hands sweep across the surface with crisp elegance. Subtle signs of age, including a faint hairline crack near 3 and 4 o’clock, remind us of the watch’s century-long journey and add character to its display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eAt its heart is a 17-jewel Rockford Watch Company movement, originally manufactured in 1910 during the brand’s short but storied production run. Visible through the open caseback, the movement reveals intricate damaskeening across its bridges, gold-filled engravings, and polished steel gears—all hallmarks of Rockford’s craftsmanship. This rare piece of American horology has been carefully restored to preserve both its function and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eEncased in sandblasted stainless steel with a knurled crown, the watch balances durability with vintage charm. The oxblood leather strap adds richness and depth, complementing the bold contrast of the dial. Both case and strap provide a contemporary frame for this antique movement, making the watch as wearable today as it was over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eIn 1910, construction began on Chicago’s Navy Pier, a landmark project just 90 miles from Rockford, Illinois. It’s easy to imagine a banker of the era glancing at his brand-new Rockford pocket watch while financing the city’s growth. Today, The Rockford 007 carries that same history forward, preserving the spirit of early American watchmaking and Midwestern innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50494444306733,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-ROCKFORD-WOTD2025-02-007_27383.jpg?v=1739986373","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-rockford-007-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}