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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1458040 Question Mark
Grade: 172 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 110 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,740 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3914.172G26.16S688.165M179.O1297.L3050.11J1304 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
119.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
403.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.699% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.88% Analyzing 225 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 · 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