Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 99 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 99

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Davidson - Hamilton, Ontario
E.P. Miller - Albany, N.Y.
Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1294298
Grade: 99
Model: 6
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,190
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 3017.99G103.18S2312.186M145.O913.L2153.11J1179
Database Version: v52.335
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
174.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.302%
Registry Population: 3 (0.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.60% Analyzing 122 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.


wfoufo Supporter 21 · August 30, 2022

Serial Number 1294108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label E.P. Miller. Albany, N.Y.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 1294132 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Private Label for E. Davidson, Hamilton
Ontario marked on the face and engraved on the
movement. Otherwise, it looks exactly like the
photos of the other watches.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 99 Pocket Watch