Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 255 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 255

Private Label(s) in Run:

Navigator Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2386175 Question Mark
Grade: 255 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 65 of 118 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,215 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7454.255G113.12S466.121M279.O3239.P1280.17J2099 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
337.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.584% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (3.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.05% Analyzing 180 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.


chipbird2002 11 · October 27, 2023

Serial Number 2386175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I'm sorry to keep bothering you, but it's a 19J
movement. I'm thinking it's in the 406 class.

chipbird2002 11 · October 26, 2023

Serial Number 2386175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I uploaded pictures of the movement and case to my
collection. States 19J Navigator Special Adjusted
to Temperature and 3 positions Illinois Watch Co.
All gilded letters and damaskeened. I've never
seen a movement by Illinois named as such. Very
fine workmanship.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

chipbird2002 11 · October 21, 2023

Serial Number 2386175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 19 jewel adjusted to Temp and 3
positions. Stamped Illinois Watch Co. Navigator
Special.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 255 Pocket Watch