Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 51

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Colonel
Sears Roebuck & Co. Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1489401
Grade: 51
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 105
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,560
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4061.51G81.18S2744.186M390.O1370.L3197.15J916
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
188.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.326%
Registry Population: 5 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.26% Analyzing 120 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 14, 2023

Serial Number 1489737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2022

Serial Number 1489737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 1489696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate: private label "Sears Roebuck & Co.
Special." cheers duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 1489745 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is accurate however my watch is marked
The Colonel , which I believe is Private label
grade for Landis Watch Co
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #265390211923]

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 1489448 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 1489630 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 1489478 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch