Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wilson Bros.
C A Schlechter Special Railroader - Reading, PA,

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1240613
Grade: 65
Model: 5
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,390
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Patent
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: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2676.65G90.18S2057.185M18.H1376.L1842.16J69
Database Version: v52.289
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.09% Analyzing 59 Sales

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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.


Durant1 39 · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 1240613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is Two-tone checkerboard patterned
and it is a 16 jewel movement, not 15 jewel as
shown in the top plate picture I uploaded.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 1240699 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number 1240613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 1240641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement signed:

C A Schlechter Special Railroader, Reading, PA,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch