Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 174 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 174

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1965001 Question Mark
Grade: 174 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 108 of 152 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,770 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5856.174G179.16S1364.164M650.H2996.L4719.19J45 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.68 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
353.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.612% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: #1965233: Verified as Private Label Movement Marked "Burlington Watch Co." and "Adjusted to Temperature & Positions." This is inconsistent with Grade 174 descriptions.

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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 11, 2020

Serial Number 1965233 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 1965457 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

okiejohn 397 · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 1965233 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial marked "Burlington Special". Movement is
marked, "ADJUSTED" "TO TEMPERATURE AND POSITIONS".
See photo.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 1965224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunter Case config
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 1965327 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

windupthings 24 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 1965965 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 174 Pocket Watch