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.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1167293
Grade: 101 1/2
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 2277.G5.18S1781.184M149.O613.P192.15J449
Database Version: v52.343
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: 1 (1.00%)
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

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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