Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 175

Private Label(s) in Run:

Jefferson Special
The Edward B. Butler Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1592452 Question Mark
Grade: 175 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 520 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 66 of 133 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,340 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes 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: 4360.175G103.16S899.164M416.H2291.L3496.17J827 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.93 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
246.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.426% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.54%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.73% Analyzing 156 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.


okiejohn 387 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number 1592111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement private label, "The Edward B. Butler
Special".
Dial also marked, "The Edward B. Butler."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 1592452 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is labeled as a "Jefferson Special". I am
looking for information about it. Worth? How rare?
Collectable?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I do not believe the "Jefferson Special" has been accurately traced back to a retailer yet.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 1592340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 1592340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 1592240 was reported as accurate.

DaleBryant 50 · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 1592434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 1592488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 1592072 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch