Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 809

Ruby Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5163001
Grade: 809
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,910
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 12393.809G8.16S4001.169M717.O7075.L7082.21J1478
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.051%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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 · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 5163287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 5163286 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch