Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1516904 Question Mark
Grade: 189 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Markings: Login to View for Free
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4165.189G7.16S804.164M361.H2206.L3302.21J148 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
Members Only Data. Login or create a free account to unlock.
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (7.00%) Question Mark
11 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

The following information is unlocked with a free account:

Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Material, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · May 7, 2022

Serial Number 1516962 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, this one is marked 21 Ruby jewels adjusted,
(but not marked safety pinion) and this one is a
fishscale damaskeening.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 7, 2022

Serial Number 1516962 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 280 · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 1516904 was reported as accurate.

rad291 Supporter 20 · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 1516907 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

jacobwalls07 143 · May 18, 2017

Serial Number 1516904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

repairman 4 · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 1516928 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch