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:

Robt. Lurie Special - 121 W. Madison St. - Chicago.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1196199
Grade: 101 1/2
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2435.G12.18S1888.182M762.H1234.L1651.15J516
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.040%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
Research Note: #1196281: Verified as a Private Label Marked "Robt. Lurie Special - 121 W. Madison St. - Chicago." and "15 Jewels." [Confirmed 15 Jewels by Expert]

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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 · May 5, 2023

Serial Number 1196107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as Erie Pa watch Co
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

dcooper Supporter 223 · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 1196199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 1196147 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Illinois Grade 101 1/2 Pocket Watch