Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Private Label(s) in Run:

Charles Stark - Toronto
Eugene F. Schmidt - Philadelphia

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1064793 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1924.61G18.18S1550.182M607.H917.L1331.15J327 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.62% Analyzing 376 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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 1064859 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 1064823 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, My watch does match the photos and it is a
private label signed to Charles Stark, Toronto
with no reference to Illinois Watch Co. So
definitely there are private labels in this run.
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:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 1064714 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 1064714 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 1064802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch