Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Independent Watch Co. - Fredonia, N.Y.
C.E. Gifford

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 181204
Grade: Columbia
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: January 1880 - May 1881
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
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: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 501.G102.18S478.181M223.A223.K230.11J245
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
111.38
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
377.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.654%
Registry Population: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.97% Analyzing 211 Sales
Research Note: Some or all feature gilt plates and nickel balance cock

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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.


cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 181952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2022

Serial Number 182443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 181760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 181760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 182119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 182291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 182374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 181270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 181270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 181028 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 182433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 182143 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No.The plates and Jewel count are the same. But
The vesion I am looking at is a private lable. CE
Gifford. Possibly if you get enough info you
canestablish a CE Gifford S/N designation.
contact me any time at fordf14 *****@juno.com if
you need more info. Thanks Scott

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 182443 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch