Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2209801 Question Mark
Grade: 185 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 660 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 49 of 73 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6761.185G100.16S1737.165M683.O2818.L5302.19J128 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.521 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
257.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.446% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.91%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.80% Analyzing 107 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 · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 2210404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 2210273 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 2210392 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 2209971 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 2209971 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 2210108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Made by Illinois for Sears Roebuck and sold under
the name: Burlington Special both on the dial and
the movement plus Chicago, IL. on the movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch