Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 100 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 100

Movement may alternatively contain 11 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

A. J. Applegate - Cambridgeport, Mass.
Brun's’ Favorite - Anoka, Minn.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 273820 Question Mark
Grade: 100 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: June 1886 - July 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 800 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 702.100G3.18S678.183M187.O188.L432.15J71 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #273886: Verified as a Model 3 15-Jewel Private Label Movement Marked "A. J. Applegate - Cambridgeport, Mass." [NAWCC]

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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.


jesbob7 Supporter 41 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number 273704 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

cmdraven 4083 · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 273776 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

jesbob7 Supporter 41 · April 7, 2021

Serial Number 273704 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label: BRUNS’ FAVORITE
ANOKA, MINN

Presumably Louis H. Bruns
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 273703 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 273704 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 100 Pocket Watch