Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 176

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1678692
Grade: 176
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 39
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,860
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
To Four
Positions
Case: Various
Run ID: 4923.176G35.16S1045.165M334.O1811.L4059.17J1020
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.068%
Registry Population: 7 (1.75%)

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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.


CJEmpire3 100 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 1678692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 1678858 was reported as accurate.

3DBLOUDER 10 · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 1678879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2017

Serial Number 1678773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 1678994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 1678893 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch