Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 299 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 299

Mixed Run: See Research Notes

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1780960 Question Mark
Grade: 299 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,840 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5256.299G2.12S30.121M17.O1992.P342.21J227 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.54 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.60 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #1780943: Verified as Marked "25 Ruby Jewels," inconsistent with the 21-Jewel Grade 299 classification [eBay #403403890453].

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 1780943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 25 ruby jewels. Not in my collection, but
currently up for bid:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403403890453?hash=item5d
ecbedf15:g:T7wAAOSw9hlh3M6j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Msw233 Supporter 90 · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 1780960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 1780972 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 299 Pocket Watch