Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. Evans - Red Oak, Ia.
Herman L. Jewett & Co. - Brockton Mass.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1167293 Question Mark
Grade: 101 1/2 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2277.G5.18S1781.184M149.O614.P192.15J449 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.16 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #1167275: Verified as Private Label Marked "W.H. Evans - Red Oak, Ia." and "15 Jewels" (Model 4) [NAWCC]

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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 · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 1167293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label marked Herman L. Jewett & Co.
Brockton Mass.

Checkered damaskeen finish
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
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