Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 187 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 187

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1548880 Question Mark
Grade: 187 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,750 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Mixed 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: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4264.187G15.16S856.165M253.O1483.L3400.17J793 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.29 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.066% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: This run contains movements with mixed finish patterns. #1548653: Verified as two-tone with gold circle center. #1548880: Verified with nickel "sunburst" damaskeening pattern.

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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 1548653 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, The finish on my watch's movement is two tone,
nickel with a gold centre.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · May 9, 2021

Serial Number 1548870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 1548856 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 1548702 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 187 Pocket Watch