Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Private Label(s) in Run:

No. 444

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1489916 Question Mark
Grade: 89 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 119 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4063.89G1.18S2747.186M392.O1373.L3199.17J708 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.14% Analyzing 272 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1489916: Marked "No. 444" with a special nickel damaskeening pattern.

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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.


Scuba75 Supporter 34 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number 1489916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel not two toned. Also, Marked “No. 444”
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 1489979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 1489979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 1489979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2018

Serial Number 1489996 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 1490000 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 1489977 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch