Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65-E Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65-E

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2468977
Grade: 65-E
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,723
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
[Some Marked "Adjusted To Four Positions"]
[Some Marked "Double Roller"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 7766.G32.18S4020.186M1253.O3443.L5747.17J2228
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.065%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.00%)

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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 · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 2468968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: By 1912, trolley-grade, yes; railroad-grade, no.
Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Agreed. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 2468911 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 65-E Pocket Watch