Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 175

Private Label(s) in Run:

Jefferson Special
The Edward B. Butler Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1592121
Grade: 175
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 520
Grade/Model Run: 66 of 133
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4360.175G103.16S899.164M416.H2292.L3496.17J827
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
246.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.426%
Registry Population: 8 (1.54%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.70% Analyzing 156 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


okiejohn 379 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number 1592111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement private label, "The Edward B. Butler
Special".
Dial also marked, "The Edward B. Butler."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 1592452 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is labeled as a "Jefferson Special". I am
looking for information about it. Worth? How rare?
Collectable?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I do not believe the "Jefferson Special" has been accurately traced back to a retailer yet.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 1592340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 1592340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 1592240 was reported as accurate.

DaleBryant 49 · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 1592434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 1592488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 1592072 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch