Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Private Label(s) in Run:

O. W. Owen, McHenry, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30517
Grade: Currier
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: September 1870
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 37.G8.18S37.181M37.A37.K37.11J8
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 30191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 30191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 30797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 30966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 30966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 30847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 30931 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 30979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 30600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 30600 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 30295 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 30295 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 30078 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 30184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 30184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 30139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 30085 was reported as accurate.

windupthings 24 · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 30931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 30517 was reported as accurate.

jackallen 70 · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 30517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 30327 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch