Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 53 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 53

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sears, Roebuck & Co. Special - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1396300
Grade: 53
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 400
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Case: Various
Run ID: 3604.53G4.6S345.61M343.H1903.L2740.7J711
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)
Research Note: #1396300: Verified as a private label for "Sears, Roebuck & Co." and marked "15 Jewels" (inconsistent with the grade designation for this run) [eBay #144636839161]

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Verification Reports for this Run

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NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · July 6, 2022

Serial Number 1396300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #1396300 is 15 Jewels - Private label Sears,
Roebuck & Co Special
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Illinois Grade 53 Pocket Watch