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:

Ben Schneider Cincinnati, O.
Paillard Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1318422
Grade: 179
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 3203.179G7.16S368.164M93.H1679.L2339.21J53
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.09
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: 5 (2.50%)

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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.


Durant1 39 · November 3, 2022

Serial Number 1318422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 1318593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 1318578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2021

Serial Number 1318578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 1318534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 1318481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 1318571 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 1318480 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial and top plate marked 'Ben Schneider
Cincinnati, O'
Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch