Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 171 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Private Label(s) in Run:

Plymouth Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1733020 Question Mark
Grade: 171 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j 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: No 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: 5075.171G64.16S1127.164M542.H2643.L4210.15J1307 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.537 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.170% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%) 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.


MARTIN500 30 · February 22, 2023

Serial Number 1733020 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a bridge movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Plymouth Watch Co. movements feature a custom 3/4 cut. This may or may not reflect the entire run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

blainemattison 1 · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 1733193 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 1733145 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 1733078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "Sears, Roebuck & Co, Special"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Illinois Grade 171 Pocket Watch