Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Private Label(s) in Run:

Hoffman & Robinson - Lyons, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1437966
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,490
Variant Est. Production: 18,370 (16S-M5-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
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: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 3820.173G78.16S636.165M164.O1261.L2956.15J839
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.325%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 144 Sales

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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 25, 2023

Serial Number 1437981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 1437966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch