Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 162 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 162

Private Label(s) in Run:

F.D. Kernoghan - Middletown, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1288385
Grade: 162
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,020
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Case: Various
Run ID: 2977.162G4.6S297.61M297.H1542.L2113.11J1171
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.106%
Registry Population: 4 (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.


Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 1288391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 1288458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 1288401 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 162 Pocket Watch