Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wolverine
Wendell

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 171546
Grade: Columbia
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: February 1881
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 30 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,150
Variant Est. Production: 16,850 (18S-M2-11J-HGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 478.G91.18S455.182M142.H162.L253.11J222
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
184.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.319%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (2.00%)

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 171535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 171653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 171959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 171545 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 171545 is marked “ Wolverines”
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 171546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked "Wendell" not "Columbia"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch