Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1269992 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Chalmers Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2852.50G2.18S2177.185M32.H1478.L1988.15J619 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (3.00%) Question Mark

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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