Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Private Label(s) in Run:

Paillard's Non-Magnetic Watch Co. - Chicago USA

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1281701
Grade: 50
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 360
Variant Est. Production: 310 (18S-M6-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2938.50G4.18S2247.186M111.O879.L2074.15J639
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)

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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.


Kevin H 84 · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 1281730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 51 to 50
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Kevin H 84 · July 11, 2016

Serial Number 1281730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 15 jewels , lever set , Paillards Non
-Magnetic watch co , Chicago USA all other info
corect
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 1281773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 50 Pocket Watch