Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 603 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 603

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2799453
Grade: 603
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 30
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,040
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 8904.603G22.16S2609.167M252.H4176.P2219.15J1973
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 1 (3.33%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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oilseed Supporter 470 · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 2799453 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label (Washington Watch Co.) on dial AND
engraved on barrel plate. 15Jewel. 'MONROE'
model (engraved on 3rd/4th wheel bridge). EA467A
diagram. 200 produced (according to book).
"Double roller" is not engraved on indicated 'in
book'. Yes, it's a grade 603, model 7.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Illinois Grade 603 Pocket Watch