Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 409 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 409

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2589742
Grade: 409
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,150
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5
Movement Markings: Illinois
21 Jewels
Adjusted
5
Positions
Case: Various
Run ID: 8193.409G4.12S644.123M41.O3731.P1736.21J578
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 13 (4.33%)

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 2589936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 2589934 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 2589711 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 89 · October 11, 2015

Serial Number 2589742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 2589876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 2589876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 2589742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 2589742 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 2589999 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 89 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 2589861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2013

Serial Number 2589792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 2589861 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 409 Pocket Watch