Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1256711 Question Mark
Grade: 65 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 140 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,190 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set 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: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2775.65G106.18S2128.182M862.H1436.L1911.17J167 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.80 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.43%) Question Mark
Research Note: It is unclear whether this run is open-face (Model 6) or hunting (Model 2).

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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.


Anonymous · July 28, 2023

Serial Number 1256772 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · January 24, 2018

Serial Number 1256711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Regulator is on balance cock. Adjustment screw,
whip and indicator on balance cock.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch