Pocket Watch Database
Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/1237741
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/1237741
Access Date: May 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 114
Private Label(s) in Run:
Reinhardt & Mittendorf - Lincoln, Ill.
G.A. Schlechter - Reading, Pa.
Henry W. Wildt - Alexandria, Va.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1237741 | |
| Grade: | 114 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1894 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 28 of 37 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 5,900 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 4,700 (16S-M1-15J) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 8.5, 24.5, 45.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 22.5, 49.0 | |
| Movement Markings: | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield Safety Pinion |
|
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2655.114G43.16S178.161M111.H1357.L1823.15J581 | |
| Database Version: | v52.289 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 17.76 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 61.04 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.104% | |
| Registry Population: | 3 (1.50%) | |
|
Research Note: #1237761: Verified as Unmarked 15 Jewels (Private Label: Reinhardt & Mittendorf - Lincoln, Ill.) [eBay #292404732950]. #1237610: Verified as Unmarked 15 Jewels (Private Label Dial and Movement "G.A. Schlechter, Reading, Pa.") [NAWCC].
|
||
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 114
Target Profile: 16S-M1-15J-HNL-U
| Illinois Grade 114 (All Variations): 8,800 ETP | |||
| 16S: 8,800 100.00% 16s, Grade 114 |
|||
| 16S-M1: 5,900 67.05% 16s, Grade 114, Model 1 |
Other: 2,900
Other Models or Unclassified |
||
| 16S-M1-15J: 4,700 53.41% 16s, Grade 114, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
Other: 1,200
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
||
| 16S-M1-15J-HNL: 4,700 53.41% 16s, Grade 114, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
|||
| 16S-M1-15J-HNL-U: 4,700 53.41% | |||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
|
|||||
Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:
Does this information describe your movement accurately?
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.
2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · December 9, 2023
Serial Number 1237741 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 26, 2023
Serial Number 1237795 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Marked "16 Jewels" on barrel bridge and has a
center jewel. Otherwise as described. Not a PL.
center jewel. Otherwise as described. Not a PL.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
bashort1 12 · February 12, 2023
Serial Number 1237741 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 12, 2023
Serial Number 1237741 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 12, 2023
Serial Number 1237741 was reported as accurate.
oilseed Supporter 470 · January 20, 2018
Serial Number 1237761 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: this SR# has 15 jewels. center wheel is not
jeweled. to be 16 jewels, the 'top' bridge will
be jeweled (on the center wheel) but the lower
main plate will not be. (otherwise it would be 17
jewels like most of the later fully jeweled pocket
watch models). Private Label 'movement and Dial'
inscribed (and printed) with "“Reinhardt &
Mittendorf" Lincoln, Ill.” engraving is black
lettering
jeweled. to be 16 jewels, the 'top' bridge will
be jeweled (on the center wheel) but the lower
main plate will not be. (otherwise it would be 17
jewels like most of the later fully jeweled pocket
watch models). Private Label 'movement and Dial'
inscribed (and printed) with "“Reinhardt &
Mittendorf" Lincoln, Ill.” engraving is black
lettering
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
odiekyle66 77 · January 14, 2018
Serial Number 1237761 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · May 27, 2016
Serial Number 1237796 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
