Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1269992
Grade: 50
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Chalmers
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: 2852.50G2.18S2176.185M32.H1479.L1988.15J620
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 6 (3.00%)

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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 14, 2017

Serial Number 1270018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: plate is stamped '15 jewels' chalmer's
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

jackallen 70 · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 1269951 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Guitarist1 9 · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 1269951 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels with a Chalmers Regulator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 50 Pocket Watch