Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 805

Private Label(s) in Run:

Burlington Watch Co.
E. E. Esterly

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2560291 Question Mark
Grade: 805 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 830 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8097.805G13.16S2263.169M26.O3664.L5868.19J202 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.89 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.151% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.72%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 2560545 was reported as accurate.

desterly 1 · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 2560364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a watch labeled E. E. Esterly on the face.
I believe it was contracted to the Illinois watch
company. It is 17J, stem set, with a bridge
plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 2560291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement with 3 finger bridge appearance identical
to 2617302 uploaded by jdoliana including dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 2560453 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch