Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 174 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 174

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1965233
Grade: 174
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 108 of 152
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,770
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5856.174G179.16S1364.164M650.H2997.L4719.19J45
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
353.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.612%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
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 379 · 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