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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. Washington
H.F.H. & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 137516 Question Mark
Grade: Columbia Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1880 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 61 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,800 (18S-M1-11J-AGK) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 359.G53.18S336.181M168.A168.K175.11J157 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
112.00 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
377.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.654% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.39% Analyzing 215 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 137516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2022

Serial Number 137428 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

cmdraven 4083 · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 137428 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 19, 2021

Serial Number 137758 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 137480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 137484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 137502 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 28, 2015

Serial Number 137778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 137480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 137480 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch