Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Private Label(s) in Run:

Federal Watch Co. - Chicago U.S.A.
Monarch Watch Co.
Richard Lee - Waterloo, Ia.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2222101
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 84 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,490
Variant Est. Production: 18,370 (16S-M5-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 6792.173G198.16S1755.165M693.O2833.L5324.15J1635
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.325%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 144 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.


Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 2222244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked Federal watch co. Chicago
U.S.A. gold flashed Getty 15 jewels movement and
Federal watch Co. Dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

jacobwalls07 143 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 2222222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 2222169 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 2222114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Monarch Watch Co. on movement and dial, gold
screws, regulator and letters, wavy sunray
damaskeening.

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 2222222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sangamo 21 jewels getty open face
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch