Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

The President

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1240915
Grade: 65
Model: 5
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,390
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Grid In Circle
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chamlers
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
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
The President.
Springfield, Ill.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82
Case: Various
Run ID: 2679.65G93.18S2060.185M20.H1379.L1845.17J138
Database Version: v52.245
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
24.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 6 (6.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels 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.


slowhand 54 · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 1240921 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 25, 2017

Serial Number 1240929 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 1240951 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 1240970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch