Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 1/2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101 1/2

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1125175
Grade: 101 1/2
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 2113.G2.18S1686.184M104.O560.P139.15J391
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.16
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
Research Note: Factory records designate this run as featuring 11 jewels. However, #1125175 has been verified as marked "15 Jewels" and #1125189 has been reported as a 15-jewel movement.

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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.


cmould Supporter 192 · May 16, 2023

Serial Number 1125192 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stem set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

winterwolf Supporter 97 · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 1125175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 15 Jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 1125189 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels, Safety Pinion.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 101 1/2 Pocket Watch