Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 79

Ruby Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lake Shore

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1859283
Grade: 79
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 150
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 54
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,005
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Wavy
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5511.79G43.18S3507.185M569.H2839.L4525.17J1305
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.132%
Registry Population: 1 (0.67%)

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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.


Anonymous · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 1859183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 1859263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 1859156 was reported as accurate.

Kevin H 84 · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 1859283 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch