Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

No. 989 Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2118352
Grade: 185
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Micrometric
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
Movement Markings: No. 989
Special
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 6424.185G66.16S1582.165M617.O2635.L5106.17J1651
Database Version: v52.245
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: 2 (0.67%)

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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.


dano88146 4 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 2118285 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 2118108 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 2118270 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 11, 2014

Serial Number 2118352 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 2118230 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 16s, 17-Jewel, adjusted model but it has
a 3-finger plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch