Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Private Label(s) in Run:

F. Wiedemann & Son Cincinnati.
Golden Gate

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 277827
Grade: 101
Model: 2
Class: 5
Estimated Production Date: July 1886 - January 1887
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 102
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 718.101G123.18S693.182M242.H262.L447.11J404
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
115.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
391.16
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.677%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.42% Analyzing 299 Sales
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 277901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement says Golden Gate Springfield, Ill.
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 12, 2015

Serial Number 277848 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101-s to 101
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

ticker32 Supporter 84 · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 277848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Quick train (18,000 BPH) Transitional, Private
lable for F. Wiedemann & Son Cincinnati.





Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101-s to 101
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch