Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 176

Private Label(s) in Run:

Paillard Watch Co.
Fisher's Established 1859 - Elyria, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1315005 Question Mark
Grade: 176 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 150 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 33 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,980 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3179.176G15.16S344.164M77.H1662.L2316.17J349 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.622 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.035% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.33%) Question Mark

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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.


cmdraven 4097 · August 25, 2021

Serial Number 1314998 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · July 15, 2016

Serial Number 1315005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adams Street two-tone checkerboard gold pattern.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch