Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 204 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 204

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railroad Special
Empire Special Made By Illinois Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3114001
Grade: 204
Variation: Illinois Central
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Illinois Central
17 Jewels
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 9732.204G28.16S2882.167M375.O4817.P2880.17J3064
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.06
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
Research Note: Meggers/Ehrhardt record this run from factory records as Grade "204" (the only run of 16-Size Grade 204 movements). However, surviving examples appear similar to the Grade 304, suggesting this may be a transcription error.
#3114718: Private Labeled Marked "Railroad Special; 17 Jewels; Double Roller" - Dial Marked "Will. L. Fredeking - Hinton, W.Va." Nickel Plates (Not Two-Tone) [NAWCC].
#3114574: Verified as standard movement marked "Illinois Watch Co. - Springfield - 17 Jewels - Double Roller" with "Illinois" double-sunk enamel dial.

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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 · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 3114764 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is labeled “Empire Special Made By
Illinois Watch Co.”
Dial is labeled “Illinois Empire”
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 3114794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is not tu-tone

Donschmid 1 · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 3114794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 3114794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 3114090 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 3114329 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 2, 2017

Serial Number 3114416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 3114416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

oilseed Supporter 470 · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 3114699 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 3114950 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 3114398 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 3114422 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 3114422 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 3114081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 3114918 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 204 Pocket Watch