Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 605 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 605

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2565049
Grade: 605
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 55
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,130
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 8114.605G21.16S2267.167M148.O3677.P1700.17J2379
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.86
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.228%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.38% Analyzing 81 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.


Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 2565069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two tone plate finish, Electric Railroad Special
Illinois Watch Co.
on train bridge 4th wheel thru escape wheel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 2565072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 2565049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 2565167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 2565036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 2565151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 2565151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 2565054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 2565054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 2565068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Only has 17j
Adjusted 3 Positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Illinois Grade 605 Pocket Watch