Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King
Southern Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1251901
Grade: 65
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 46 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,190
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2749.65G102.18S2108.182M851.H1417.L1890.17J157
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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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 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 1251906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate, but this one is signed "Rail Road
King." Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 1251933 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch