Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1279389 (Grade 64)

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Access Date: January 23, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

Montgomery Ward & Co.

The Queen Extra - N. Gamse New York, U.S.A.

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1279389
Grade:	64
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 68
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,750
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Fast
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	23.5, 51.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2923.64G52.18S2237.185M56.H1514.L2059.17J219
Database Version:	v52.574
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	44.43
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	149.80
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.259%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 157 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.

OhBugman 18 · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 1279389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 1279389 was reported as accurate.

VICTORIAN1859 82 · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 1279358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 1279358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 jewel.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

brycam00 13 · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 1279207 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 2 not 5, 17 Jewels, with Montgomery Ward
private label

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Illinois Model 2 and 5 are identical except the number of teeth on the 4th wheel. How many teeth are present on the 4th wheel?

Changes since this report was submitted:

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j