Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Movement may alternatively be Model 4 (pendant set). Movement may alternatively contain 15 jewels.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1261655
Grade: 65
Model: 6
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,350
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2806.65G110.18S2145.186M55.O815.L1942.17J173
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.094%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
Research Note: #1261655: Verified as Model 6 Private Label Marked "King of the Road - Wilson Brothers - Boston, Mass." with 17 Jewels and Adjusted [NAWCC].

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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 29, 2013

Serial Number 1261613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch