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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1489916
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4063.89G1.18S2746.186M392.O1372.L3199.17J708
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 263 Sales
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 33 · 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