Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1203595
Grade: 65
Model: 4
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 2462.65G77.18S1910.184M204.O683.P254.15J524
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.048%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
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.


JHarrison 21 · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 1203595 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j plate different
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 1203506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No.The plates and Jewel count are the same. But
The vesion I am looking at is a private lable. CE
Gifford. Possibly if you get enough info you
canestablish a CE Gifford S/N designation. This
item is currently on e-bay. Iten #111018895531.
2-27-13. Good Luck
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch