Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Private Label(s) in Run:

Empire

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 239335
Grade: 101
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Date: July 1881
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 60
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,430
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 649.101G73.18S625.183M165.O166.L390.11J344
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.271%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.78% Analyzing 261 Sales
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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.


pwdmbj Supporter 552 · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 239335 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Empire, with the fancy script in SN, so
101-S, fancy pattern under wind stem
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 239434 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 239434 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 239434 was reported as accurate.

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

visteo 60 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 239481 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct, but this SN uses script lettering and
is a 101-S. Since the "S" desination is used
elsewhere in your database, I think it is intended
to be uded on this grade, as well.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 239481 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 239481 was reported as accurate.

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