Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lakeshore

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1555001 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 88 of 135 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,233 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4277.61G228.18S2844.186M464.O1490.L3413.17J798 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
246.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.426% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.93% Analyzing 170 Sales Question Mark

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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 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 1555013 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 26, 2021

Serial Number 1555287 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a 17 Jewel no 15 Jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 1555013 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 1555106 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I hope everything else is correct, this watch has
17 Jewels not 15 and has been serviced, runs and
keep railroad time. It has Lakeshore on the back
of movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Timeswept2 92 · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 1555201 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, Lakeshore grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch