Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Private Label(s) in Run:

The National - Chicago

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1216130
Grade: 2
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 2539.2G318.18S1955.184M214.O724.P264.11J1064
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.15
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.135%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.54% Analyzing 1,165 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 · August 9, 2022

Serial Number 1216196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 1216129 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate. This one is signed "The National"
on both dial and gilt movement, made in "Chicago."
Full gilt lever set stem wind and otherwise as
described, looking like an Illinois is all
respects. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch