Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65-E Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65-E

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1788915
Grade: 65-E
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 20
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,723
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
[Some Marked "Adjusted To Four Positions"]
[Some Marked "Double Roller"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 5285.G15.18S3443.186M812.O2014.L4385.17J1209
Database Version: v52.350
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.065%
Registry Population: 2 (10.00%)

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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.


dcooper Supporter 228 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 1788915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is two-tone on 1788915. Also
movement is marked Palliard Non Magnetic Watch Co
Chicago, Ill.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

dlabree14 36 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 1788916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This model is the right base, but made for
Paillard Non Magnetic Watch Co
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 65-E Pocket Watch