Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 51

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1618032
Grade: 51
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 270
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 105
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,560
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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: 4500.51G136.18S2983.186M569.O1622.L3636.15J1056
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 (0.74%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.26% Analyzing 120 Sales
Research Note: #1618155: Verified as Private Label (Washington Watch Co. - Liberty Bell) with 15 Jewels. #1618032: Reported as Private Label (Washington Watch Co. - Liberty Bell) with 15 Jewels.

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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.


bob4watch 7 · May 20, 2022

Serial Number 1618032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial no # 1618032 is a 15 Jewel one for the
Private Label Washington Watch Co - Liberty Bell
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 1618155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J and this one is indeed a private label
Washington Watch Company watch
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #174256232262]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 51 Pocket Watch