Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 69

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2813445
Grade: 69
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 237 of 277
Grade/Model Total Production: 120,007
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 8952.69G342.18S4176.186M1394.O4227.L6144.17J2739
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
361.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,219.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.111%
Registry Population: 8 (1.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.84% Analyzing 668 Sales

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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 · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 2813044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 2813342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 2813186 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate but I seriously doubt this is
"railroad grade." Unless I miss my mark the Model
6, Grade 69 is 3 positions, which by 1915 wasn't
railroad grade except on small lines.

Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 69 Pocket Watch