Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 174 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 174

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fred Stein, Geneseo Ill.
Rowe Bros. - Chicago
Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1317568
Grade: 174
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 108
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,720
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3199.174G40.16S364.165M61.O988.L2335.17J359
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
198.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.344%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.27% Analyzing 145 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.


bumps2010 5 · December 24, 2021

Serial Number 1317594 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Another Private Label , marked on the movement,
Paillard Non Magnetic Watch Co. Chicago USA
Sorry,no dial present to report
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

cjbrem Supporter 521 · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 1317568 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Another Private Label, this Getty Model is marked
on the dial and movement "Rowe Bros. Chicago "
Every thing else is accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 521 · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 1317568 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 1317525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually, it's all fine. Just wanted to add that
this one is 3/4 plate, and private label both
movement and dial: "Fred Stein, Geneseo Ill."

Cheers duffy l.
Illinois Grade 174 Pocket Watch