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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1240915 Question Mark
Grade: 65 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,390 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Grid In Circle Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Chamlers Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
The President.
Springfield, Ill.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2679.65G93.18S2061.185M20.H1378.L1845.17J138 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.19 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (6.00%) Question Mark
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