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:

Paillard Watch Company
J. Hansen - Washington D.C.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1301903
Grade: 179
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 700
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3065.179G3.16S230.164M11.H1597.L2201.21J42
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.01
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012%
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 · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 1301995 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 1301903 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 1301903 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch