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: 1175375
Grade: 101 1/2
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 2314.G7.18S1803.184M159.O626.P204.15J462
Database Version: v52.246
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: 3 (1.50%)

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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.


WIZARDofWARLOCK 22 · July 6, 2022

Serial Number 1175375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 1175360 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 1175228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 15 jewels and is jeweled at the dial plate.
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 · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 1175364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch says "15 Jewel" on it, your report said
11. Also, it is a little over 42mm in diameter
across the back plate that has "15 Jewel" and the
serial number on it.
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