Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1319775
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,490
Variant Est. Production: 120 (16S-M5-16J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
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: 3220.173G34.16S385.165M70.O997.L2356.16J77
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.325%
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 1319775 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 1319775 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 1319775 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch