Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 172 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 172

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1830744
Grade: 172
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 110
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,740
Size: 16s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5417.172G111.16S1229.165M424.O2077.L4456.11J1492
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
403.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.699%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · July 23, 2021

Serial Number 1830108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 1830277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 1830829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch reads 17 jewels size 18
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 1830989 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 1830744 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 1830744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 1830568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 1830513 was reported as accurate.

PGill34 60 · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 1830281 was reported as accurate.

PGill34 60 · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 1830281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 1830281 was reported as accurate.

Kollector 20 · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 1830821 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 172 Pocket Watch