Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 79

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2098454
Grade: 79
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 48 of 93
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,930
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 6351.79G90.18S3748.186M1036.O2593.L5055.17J1621
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.333%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.46% Analyzing 128 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.


Kevin H 84 · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 2098298 was reported as accurate.

Kevin H 84 · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 2098454 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 2098366 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Washington watch 2098366 is accurate . it has
Washington Potomac on the main spring plate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 2098489 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 79 Pocket Watch