Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1187611
Grade: 65
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,190
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2396.65G73.18S1864.182M749.H1207.L1623.16J59
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.66% Analyzing 72 Sales
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 1187663 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 1187607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 1187700 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 1187650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 1187602 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch