Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1627637
Grade: 189
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 90
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 600
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4600.189G12.16S968.165M298.O1696.L3736.21J186
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011%
Registry Population: 3 (3.33%)

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esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 1627637 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch