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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1733078
Grade: 171
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5075.171G64.16S1127.164M542.H2644.L4210.15J1308
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.170%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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.


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