Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1138155
Grade: 149
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 33
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,950
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 2157.149G16.6S170.61M170.H1068.L1481.7J534
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
161.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.281%
Registry Population: 6 (0.86%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 1138106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2023

Serial Number 1138324 was reported as accurate.

Lockster99 5 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 1138149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 1138624 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 149 Pocket Watch