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.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1396300 Question Mark
Grade: 53 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 400 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3604.53G4.6S345.61M343.H1902.L2740.7J711 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.96 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark
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

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.


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