Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 175

Private Label(s) in Run:

Washington Watch Company
Benjamin Franklin U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2257319 Question Mark
Grade: 175 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 92 of 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,845 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 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes 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: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6957.175G218.16S1843.165M747.O2929.L5429.17J1883 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.614 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
50.71 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
171.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.296% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (5.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.52% Analyzing 151 Sales 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.


Anonymous · January 5, 2023

Serial Number 2257319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hello Nathan,

this movement is on ebay right now but it is a
Benjamin Franklin and not a Washington Watch, see
link below.

Greetings from Germany

Matthias Link


https://www.ebay.com/itm/204203831891?hash=item2f8
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mjqq94JZDmpNsNaD%2BM1ExQDjRXwzvWXUQFPHdWDYVRBIjDrR
auZdTIXCC%2BKuiJNStQ5yo45B7pHHu4W94RfK1ORHi0hKnw2z
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Illinois Grade 175 Pocket Watch