Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Private Label(s) in Run:

President New York

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 211678
Grade: 103
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: September 1879
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,150
Variant Est. Production: 100 (18S-M3-17J-ONL-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 588.103G13.18S564.183M138.O139.L337.17J28
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Original records indicate Model 2 with 15 Jewels. #211673: Expert Verified as openface Model 3 featuring 17 Jewels and Marked "President, New York" [NAWCC]

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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 · January 30, 2024

Serial Number 211628 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has no 5th pinion. It is a
transitional HC configuration
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

jskirk621 Supporter 21 · October 16, 2021

Serial Number 211678 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2021

Serial Number 211654 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 211673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 103 model 2, President on movement, New York
on movement.
Scrapper had it, no dial. Has gold jewel cups,
gold key guard, has 5th
pinion.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch