Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 114 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 114

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ganargua Valley
H.J. Howe - Syracuse, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1182977 Question Mark
Grade: 114 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 100 (16S-M2-16J-ONP-A) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 8.5, 24.5, 45.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 7.5, 34.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2369.114G30.16S134.162M46.O651.P226.16J55 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.030% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: This run consists of standard and private label movements featuring 16 jewels and factory adjustments. While factory records designate the run as Grade 114, these features are more consistent with the Grade 116 classification (16 Jewels, Adjusted).

#1182984: Verified as Model 2, Pendant-Set with 16 Jewels, Private Label Marked for "Ganargua Valley" (Dial and Movement) [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.


jskirk621 Supporter 24 · May 2, 2024

Serial Number 1182977 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

jskirk621 Supporter 24 · May 1, 2024

Serial Number 1182977 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Adjusted
Shown as RR grade in the Meggers book
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 1182974 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 114 Pocket Watch