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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1350844 Question Mark
Grade: 64 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 68 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3382.64G88.18S2416.185M133.H1778.L2518.17J445 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.80 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.35% Analyzing 157 Sales Question Mark
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 200 · 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