Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Queen

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 427401 Question Mark
Grade: 2 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 86 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,263 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 78,763 (18S-M1-11J-AGK) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1085.2G182.18S1058.181M352.A352.K359.11J593 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
253.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
856.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.482% Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 619 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · August 6, 2022

Serial Number 427558 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Main info all correct but my watch is marked
"Queen" and has a cut-out on the balance cock.
Possibly private label(?) albeit dial is standard
Illinois Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 427451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch