Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

989 Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2049490
Grade: 185
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 6196.185G47.16S1480.165M559.O2522.L4947.17J1577
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
257.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.446%
Registry Population: 7 (3.50%)
Research Note: Mixed Run. Some finished with a gilt and nickel damaskeening pattern. Standard nickel damaskeening has also been verified in the run.

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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.


Huggs3 Supporter 143 · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 2049540 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · February 12, 2022

Serial Number 2049490 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is two tone gilt and nickel.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 2049522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 2049599 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 2049528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: additional: marked 989 Special otherwise it seems
accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 2049509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 989 Special, otherwise correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 2049406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3 finger bridge getty model marked 989 special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch