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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1317594 Question Mark
Grade: 174 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 108 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,720 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3199.174G40.16S364.165M61.O989.L2335.17J359 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
198.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.88% Analyzing 145 Sales 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.


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 954 · 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 954 · 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