Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sears, Roebuck & Co. Special - Chicago, Ill.
A. Wissing - Sioux City, Ia
E. Marks - Troy, NY

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1350775
Grade: 64
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 68
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 3382.64G88.18S2415.185M133.H1779.L2518.17J445
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.16
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: 5 (1.67%)
Research Note: Factory records designate run as featuring 15 Jewels. #1350882: Verified as Private Label Marked "A. Wissing; Sioux City, Ia; 17 Jewels; Adjusted; Safety Pinion." #1350775: Verified as Private Label Marked "Sears, Roebuck & Co. Special; Chicago, Ill.; 17 Jewels; Adjusted; Safety Pinion." #1350715: Verified as Private Label Marked "E. Marks - Troy, NY; 17 Jewels; Adjusted" [NAWCC].

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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.


brianwatches 53 · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 1350844 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 17, 2021

Serial Number 1350883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 1350910 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 1350882 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 1350828 was reported as accurate.

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