Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel, 16-Jewel, and 17-Jewel Movements Verified in Run

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wilson Bros.
S.N. Clarkson's Rail Road Queen - Chicago, Ill.
T.H. Tilden Boston, Mass
Geo. T. Wilson - Meadville, Pa.
B.S. Kingman - Newmarket, N.H.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1217804
Grade: 65
Model: 6
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,350
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Grid
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
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: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2550.65G80.18S1966.186M27.O735.L1739.15J553
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.094%
Registry Population: 8 (4.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.74% Analyzing 139 Sales
Research Note: #1217804 Verified as Marked "16 Jewels" (King of the Road, Wilson Bros.), #1217839: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" (Geo. T. Wilson - Meadville, Pa.).

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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.


redsox1 74 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 1217702 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

redsox1 74 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 1217702 was reported as accurate.

psarkis 2 · March 4, 2022

Serial Number 1217870 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial number 1217870 dial signed B S Kingman
Newmarket NH
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 1217839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement by George Wilson is two tone and 17
jewels
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 · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 1217804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1217804 is (marked) 16 Jewels.

redsox1 74 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 1217702 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked T.H. Tilden Boston, Mass
Dial marked Old Colony

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 1217848 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch