Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 172 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 172

Private Label(s) in Run:

Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1458040
Grade: 172
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 110
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,740
Size: 16s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 3914.172G26.16S688.165M179.O1296.L3050.11J1303
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
119.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
403.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.699%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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 · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 1458205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Chicago,
U.S.A. and has Paillard's patent non-magnetic
hairspring and balance. Otherwise correct.
Illinois Grade 172 Pocket Watch