Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 805

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2617302
Grade: 805
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 830
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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: 8292.805G19.16S2347.169M64.O3787.L5937.19J223
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.151%
Registry Population: 8 (0.96%)

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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 · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 2617239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 2617239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 2617434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 2617768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 2617768 was reported as accurate.

ThorsMom 2 · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 2617235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 2617777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 2617378 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 2617282 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 2617749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 2617711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: prior to 1930 all Illinois 16 & 18s pocket watch
movements showing "adjusted" were considered a
railroad grade that had O.F., L.S., stem @ 12,
D.R., & steel escapement. some only had 15 J.,
this is listed in complete guide # 33.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 2617711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number 2617737 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is a Getty 19 J Adjusted temp and
postitions, safety pinion, Burlington Watch Co,
Chicago. If possible please send results of your
correction.
Illinois Grade 805 Pocket Watch