Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 79

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1770549
Grade: 79
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 93
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,930
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Fine
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5232.79G25.18S3428.186M800.O1980.L4362.17J1179
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.333%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.71% Analyzing 128 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.


Anonymous · July 5, 2022

Serial Number 1770778 was reported as accurate.

wfoufo Supporter 21 · February 14, 2022

Serial Number 1770669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 1770009 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 1770463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 1770538 was reported as accurate.

Neverdebbie70 2 · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 1770538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 1770538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 1770982 was reported as accurate.

kleighton 9 · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 1770238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a size 18
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18

Anonymous · August 12, 2014

Serial Number 1770238 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18

Anonymous · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 1770177 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 1770094 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch