Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Private Label(s) in Run:

Hero. - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 227384
Grade: 101
Model: 2
Class: 5
Estimated Production Date: December 1880
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 102
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 629.101G54.18S605.182M203.H223.L373.11J325
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
115.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
391.16
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.677%
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.42% Analyzing 299 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.


pmtime Supporter 405 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 227200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed information is correct. Additionally, it
has the private label markings "Reliable Chicago,
Ill." on the mvt.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 227273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

martinmj 24 · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 226990 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 226990 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 10, 2019

Serial Number 227383 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

jacobwalls07 143 · September 26, 2017

Serial Number 227281 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct but it is a transitional stem and key
wind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 19, 2015

Serial Number 226987 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Harley505 Supporter 78 · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 227384 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Please Note: Private Label
C.H.K. & Co. CHICAGO. (dial)
HERO. CHICAGO ILL. (movement)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 26, 2014

Serial Number 227373 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 226967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch