Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2256794 Question Mark
Grade: 189 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 580 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright-spotted 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: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6953.189G14.16S1839.164M846.H3489.L5424.21J411 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.79 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (8.00%) 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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · February 27, 2024

Serial Number 2256725 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 2256762 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 2256797 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 2256781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 189 Pocket Watch