Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101 1/2

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1257772 Question Mark
Grade: 101 1/2 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2782.G30.18S2133.186M47.O807.L1918.15J604 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.96 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) 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.


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