Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 171 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1368917
Grade: 171
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3459.171G42.16S489.164M164.H1816.L2595.11J1240
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.170%
Registry Population: 3 (0.75%)

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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.


cranemaker Supporter 73 · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 1368917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed "Rail Road Dispatcher", also
stamped "17 jewels"
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 1368917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 1369124 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 171 Pocket Watch