Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Iowa Watch Co.
Independent Watch Co. - Fredonia, N.Y.
General
Conqueror
Badger

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 187451
Grade: Columbia
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: June 1881 - July 1881
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200
Variant Est. Production: 2,400 (18S-M1-11J-ADK)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
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: 512.G113.18S489.181M224.A224.K231.11J256
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
Registry Population: 12 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.97% Analyzing 211 Sales

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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 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 187744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is a Superior
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

bwcrtime 188 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 187856 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 187124 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 187034 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 187513 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 186292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 186259 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says Conqueror.. not sure of the Jewel
count.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 186523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PRIVATE LABEL: INDEPENDENT WATCH Co. FREDONIA,
N.Y. ; JEWELS: 15 ; OPEN FACE ; MOVEMENT FINISH:
GILT ;

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 187333 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch