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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Private Label(s) in Run:

August Hinricks - Clinton, Iowa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1412620 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,794 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No 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
Movement Markings: 17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3694.61G175.18S2584.185M201.H1951.L2831.15J797 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.624 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
127.89 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.222% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.73% Analyzing 189 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.


Anonymous · March 15, 2024

Serial Number 1412392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 1412462 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 6, 2019

Serial Number 1412617 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 1412636 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 1412650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

oilseed Supporter 472 · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 1412323 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label "AUGUST HINRICKS, Clinton Iowa".
Marked on Dial and barrel Bridge. Inscribed on
movement plate, "17 jewels, Adjusted, Safety
Pinion". This is a model 5 (not 6)- EA 456B.
Level set, Nickel finish with gold inlay on
inscriptions. dial feet 16.5, 36.5, 53.0,
Curator Response: Looks like this one belongs to the following range, which is grade 61. We have updated the split accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 64 to 61
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch