Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2586863
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 8180.89G97.18S4086.186M1315.O3718.L5905.17J2406
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
117.70
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.47% Analyzing 260 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 · March 6, 2023

Serial Number 2586878 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 2586863 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement finish seems to be a light gold wash
throughout with darker gold color in the
checkerboard center pattern (see photo)...would
this be considered "two-toned"?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. Yes, indeed. This movement would be classified as "two-tone."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 2586733 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

Anonymous · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 2586825 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 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch