Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 176

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2161513
Grade: 176
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 30 of 39
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,860
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 6591.176G60.16S1653.165M647.O2724.L5208.17J1722
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.068%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.63% Analyzing 61 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.


nicnic Supporter 385 · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 2161513 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · October 27, 2022

Serial Number 2161515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 2161131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 2161416 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 2161416 basic information is correct
but the finish to the plates is highly decorative
as a Two Tone and extremely fancy damaskeening
(looks to me like factory finish).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

odiekyle66 77 · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 2161376 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 2161376 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

patsoldgoods 4 · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 2161349 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 2161270 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 176 Pocket Watch