Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1536773
Grade: 61
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 86 of 134
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,183
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4229.61G226.18S2828.186M452.O1466.L3365.17J780
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
245.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.425%
Registry Population: 4 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.18% Analyzing 168 Sales
Research Note: #1536567: Verified as not Marked "Adjusted" [NAWCC]

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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 · March 4, 2021

Serial Number 1536567 was reported as accurate.

Gooddog 1 · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 1536567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement serial number of 15xxxxx is dated I
believe 1902 which had a production number that
year of 114 with a total run on movement 21143
The production years were 1893-1903. You have a
great site and I thank you for all your work on
records....
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 1536801 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

jlwint22 22 · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 1536773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 1536665 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 1536865 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels not 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 1536583 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 15, 2013

Serial Number 1536727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I am seeing pictures of this on eBay, the watch is
showing the Serial# of 1536727 and that it also
shows this watch to be 17 Jewels, not 15 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch