Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

Neenah Special
Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1348167
Grade: 64
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 68
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Grid
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3366.64G86.18S2405.185M128.H1768.L2502.17J438
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 7 (1.75%)

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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.


Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 1348116 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 1348116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewel setting screws are Steel for this one. Dial
and Barrel have standard "Illinois Watch Co."
printed and engraved. plates are Nickel with Gold
engraved lettering.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 1347928 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is signed "Rail Road King" and doesn't
appear to have a "grid" damasceen pattern. It's
closer to a Circular Gold Inlaid style without the
gold tone. Marked "Adjusted" and otherwise
accurate! Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · July 23, 2014

Serial Number 1348079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

cmdraven 3995 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 1348262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch