Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 106 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 106

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2720501
Grade: 106
Model: 8
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,200
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 13.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 18.0, 53.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 8651.106G26.16S2494.168M45.H4105.L6040.19J277
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
125.91
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.218%
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)

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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 · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 2720972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 2720972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 2720972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 2720615 was reported as accurate.

Tmeissner 1 · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 2720754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 2720777 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 2720615 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade 106 is correct, but it should be shown
as model 8 not 4. Adj. to 5 pos. Possible bridge,
but not "Getty".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 8
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 2720625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a hunter - is a sidewinder
Curator Response: Sidewinder watches are actually movements with a hunting configuration (stem at 3:00) in an open face case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 8
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 2720626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a hunting movement - it is adjusted to temp &
position
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 8
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 2720626 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 8
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 2720625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 8
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 106 Pocket Watch