Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 805

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2625501
Grade: 805
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Wavy
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: 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: 8329.805G23.16S2359.169M68.O3808.L5948.19J229
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: 4 (0.80%)

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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.


jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · September 4, 2023

Serial Number 2625696 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · August 9, 2023

Serial Number 2625696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 2625680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 2625991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 2625769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 2625767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 2625740 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 2625685 was reported as accurate.

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