Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Harry Donohue - Mendota, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1166973 Question Mark
Grade: 2 1/2 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat 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: 2274.G24.18S1778.182M714.H1139.L1553.15J446 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.00%) Question Mark

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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 · May 18, 2022

Serial Number 1166975 was reported as accurate.

Billywatch 2 · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 1166973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is Stem Wind at 12 O'Clock & Lever
Set with the Sub Second dial at 3 o'clock. It's a
private label: Harry Donohue engraved on the
movement. 15 jewel stamped on the movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · July 11, 2018

Serial Number 1166957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 1166941 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 2 1/2 Pocket Watch