Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1586806 Question Mark
Grade: 173 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 71 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,829 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 28,229 (16S-M4-15J) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4346.173G118.16S894.164M411.H2284.L3482.15J988 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
292.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.507% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.80% Analyzing 155 Sales Question Mark

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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.


clockingscotty 112 · June 6, 2024

Serial Number 1586847 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The barrel, balance, and pivot positions are
correct - however the watch in question does not
have a 3 fingered bridge, but rather that area is
a solid piece. Will try to upload photos...

Anonymous · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 1586823 was reported as accurate.

CJMiller Supporter 5 · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 1586752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 1586713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 1586713 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 1586875 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch