Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 1/2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101 1/2

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1257772
Grade: 101 1/2
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2782.G30.18S2132.186M47.O806.L1918.15J604
Database Version: v52.352
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
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.


Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 1257772 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label Chas a gaudette Marked 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 1257749 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 1257772 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked 15 jewels, not 11 jewels.
Photos of All the other examples on this page
indicate 15 jewels as well.
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:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Illinois Grade 101 1/2 Pocket Watch