Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 142 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 142 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 142

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. W. Huggins - Wilmington, NC

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1221028
Grade: 142
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,800
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 2571.142G40.6S235.61M235.H1301.L1757.11J1071
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.225%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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Verification Reports for this Run

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pwdmbj Supporter 552 · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 1221028 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 Jewels
Private Label :
Geo. W. Huggins
Wilmington, NC
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 142-s to 142
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 142 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 142 Pocket Watch