Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Ruby Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Roehm & Son - Detroit

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1301142
Grade: 179
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 600
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3057.179G2.16S222.165M5.O932.L2193.21J41
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)

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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 · April 11, 2023

Serial Number 1301172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2023

Serial Number 1301172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 1301131 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch