Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 79

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1981501
Grade: 79
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 93
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,930
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5917.79G69.18S3626.186M937.O2371.L4766.17J1482
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.333%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.46% Analyzing 128 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.


jeromeschley 60 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 1981571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 1981597 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1981597 is a Washington Watch co 17j adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch