Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Rail Roader
Jos. C. Gigon - Philadelphia

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1227437
Grade: 64
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 68
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2605.64G40.18S1998.185M13.H1332.L1789.17J126
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #1227437: Verified as Model 2 Marked "17 Jewels" (Private Label for "Jos. C. Gigon"). Other observations indicate possible Model 5 "Rail Roader" 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.


brycam00 13 · January 20, 2016

Serial Number 1227437 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is stamped on the barrel bridge as 17 jewels &
marked adjusted. Mine is not mod 5 but a mod 2 w/
Chalmers reg.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 64-s to 64
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 1227437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 64-s to 64
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch