Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 69

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.L. Wolff Special - Paducah, Ky.
C.R. Smith Jeweler - Huntington, Ind.
Frank R. Montgomery - Sandusky, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1903958 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 86 of 276 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 119,957 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5676.69G158.18S3552.186M891.O2223.L4625.17J1375 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.531 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
361.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,218.97 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.110% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.96% Analyzing 684 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · February 16, 2022

Serial Number 1903958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Frank R, Montgomery private label on both dial and
movement.
All other details correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

WrongCentury Supporter 24 · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 1903853 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label:
C. R. Smith
Jeweler
Huntington, Ind.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4960576990619
750&set=pcb.3070768869844915 (Vintage Pocket
Watches, uploaded by Marc Bontrager)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

4mula1fan 50 · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 1903881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: J.L. Wolff Special private label.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database have been updated accordingly.
Illinois Grade 69 Pocket Watch