Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King
E. E. Cheney - Nashua, NH

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1064901
Grade: 5
Model: 4
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,050
Variant Est. Production: 100 (18S-M4-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chalmers
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Chalmers Pat.12.19.82.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1925.5G37.18S1551.184M48.O502.P81.17J83
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #1064980: Verified as Private Label Marked "E. E. Cheney - Nashua, NH" (Expert-Verified as 17 Jewels) [NAWCC]. #1064902: Verified as Marked "Rail Road King" [NAWCC]

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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 · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 1064904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 1064902 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch