Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Movement may alternatively contain 15 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

L.H. Stafford - Saratoga Springs, NY.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1262813
Grade: 61
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 49 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2811.61G87.18S2150.182M870.H1457.L1947.17J178
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.14% Analyzing 133 Sales

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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 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 1262954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is another private label movement. It is
marked: "H. C. KACHLEIN, LA FAYETTE, IND" as well
as "17 JEWELS", "Safety Pinion" & "Chalmer's Pat.
12 19 82".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 1262813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Appears to be a private label run of this
movement. L.H . Stafford of Saratoga Springs, NY.

It is a 17j lever set version, serial #1262813
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 1262751 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch