Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 805

Private Label(s) in Run:

Burlington Watch Co.
E. E. Esterly

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2560171
Grade: 805
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 830
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 8097.805G13.16S2263.169M26.O3663.L5868.19J202
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.151%
Registry Population: 6 (0.72%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 2560545 was reported as accurate.

desterly 1 · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 2560364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a watch labeled E. E. Esterly on the face.
I believe it was contracted to the Illinois watch
company. It is 17J, stem set, with a bridge
plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 2560291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement with 3 finger bridge appearance identical
to 2617302 uploaded by jdoliana including dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 2560453 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch