Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Private Label(s) in Run:

American Star
Special Time King

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2288501
Grade: 89
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,130
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 7115.89G65.18S3886.185M667.H3565.L5509.21J435
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.047%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 357 Sales
Research Note: #2288516 Verified as Marked "Illinois Watch Co.; American Star; Springfield; 21 Jewels; Adjusted" (Two-Tone Grid-In-Circle, Gilt Regulator/Screws) [eBay #282817785087]

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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 · January 4, 2017

Serial Number 2288533 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 19, 2012

Serial Number 2288501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch