Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1972028
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 73 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,490
Variant Est. Production: 18,370 (16S-M5-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5885.173G171.16S1368.165M501.O2351.L4740.15J1473
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.36
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.325%
Registry Population: 5 (0.83%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.93% Analyzing 143 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 · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 1972106 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 1972259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

rock862 242 · June 1, 2016

Serial Number 1972053 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

rock862 242 · June 1, 2016

Serial Number 1972053 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 1972544 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 1972259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 1972229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 1972030 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 1972175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The actual movement is a 3/4 plate Getty style
open face.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 1972175 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · August 8, 2012

Serial Number 1972231 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch