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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 273820
Grade: 100
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: June 1886 - July 1886
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 702.100G3.18S678.183M186.O187.L432.15J72
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.03
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
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 37 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number 273704 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 3970 · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 273776 was reported as accurate.

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

jesbob7 Supporter 37 · 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