Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 51

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sears Roebuck & Co. Special - Chicago, U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1544183
Grade: 51
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 48 of 105
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,560
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Special
Chicago, U.S.A.
15 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 4252.51G95.18S2838.186M460.O1476.L3388.15J954
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
188.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.326%
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 1544274 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 1544369 was reported as accurate.

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

odiekyle66 77 · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 1544183 was reported as accurate.

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

timerestored 278 · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 1544183 was reported as accurate.

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

timerestored 278 · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 1544183 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 1544183 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label "Sears Roebuck & Co. SPECIAL" (on
dial and engraved into barrel plate) .
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 1544339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch