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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1227437 Question Mark
Grade: 64 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 68 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2605.64G40.18S1999.185M13.H1331.L1789.17J126 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.80 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.35% Analyzing 157 Sales Question Mark
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