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: 2209801
Grade: 185
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 660
Grade/Model Run: 49 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 6761.185G100.16S1737.165M683.O2817.L5302.19J128
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.35
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: 6 (0.91%)

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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