Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2142911
Grade: 185
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,090
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Movement Markings: Burlington Watch Co.
Chicago, U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted to
Temperature
And
Positions
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 6519.185G78.16S1622.165M634.O2678.L5160.19J100
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
75.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
257.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.446%
Registry Population: 5 (0.46%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.77% Analyzing 104 Sales
Research Note: Factory records suggest this run is Grade 175. However, the features are more consistent with the Grade 185 designation and correctly match the typical 16-Size 19-Jewel "Burlington Watch Co." movement sold at the time.

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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 · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 2143307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 2143878 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

Anonymous · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 2143733 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

tsapala 97 · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 2143366 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

101554 22 · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 2143505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 2142928 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

sanjosetom 301 · March 2, 2016

Serial Number 2143662 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185

Anonymous · September 22, 2015

Serial Number 2142941 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch has a three finger bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 2143824 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 2143824 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 175 to 185
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch