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:

Little's B&O Standard

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1316791 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 600 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield.
U.S.A.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3192.179G6.16S357.165M59.O987.L2329.21J52 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.621 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.00 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (8.00%) 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.


Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 1316791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 1316742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2016

Serial Number 1316778 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 1316716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 1316710 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 1316765 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 1316765 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 1316765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 1316765 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch