Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2231997 Question Mark
Grade: 185 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 73 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6836.185G111.16S1777.165M708.O2860.L5352.17J1829 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
257.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.446% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · October 18, 2022

Serial Number 2231809 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 2231990 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 2231748 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 2231845 was reported as accurate.

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

texnet 684 · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 2231936 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 2231936 was reported as accurate.

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

rjbeck 150 · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 2231998 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch