Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 116 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 116

Private Label(s) in Run:

Clarkson's Special Railroader

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1049685
Grade: 116
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 720
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 8.5, 24.5, 45.0
Case Screw Locations: 7.5, 34.0
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 1866.116G11.16S95.162M31.O454.P33.16J35
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.013%
Registry Population: 1 (0.25%)
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.


Durant1 39 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The base information is correct, but the private
label markings on the Dial Are actually "S.N.
Clarkson, 182 State St., Chicago, Ill.", and the
movement is marked "Clarkson"s Special Railroader,
16 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion, Ser.#1049685.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label:
movement marked: Clarkson's Special Railroader
dial marked: S.N. Clarkson 12 State ST Chicago,
Ill
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 116 Pocket Watch