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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  7. Consider uploading images of your watch by creating a collection account on the website. This is compeltely free and assists in promoting research in American horology.
  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/2852
We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number. "2852" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2852
Grade: Stuart
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 500
Total Production: 801
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Either
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
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Verifications & Observations

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  • July 2, 2019:
    Serial Number 2569 was reported as accurate
  • esoxhunter
    110
    March 28, 2018:
    Serial Number 2892 was reported as accurate
  • January 2, 2017:
    Serial Number 2553 was reported as accurate
  • September 30, 2016:
    Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate
  • shovelhead
    59
    December 9, 2015:
    Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate
  • shovelhead
    59
    December 9, 2015:
    Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate
  • November 30, 2014:
    Serial Number 2792 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • November 21, 2013:
    Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate
  • May 23, 2013:
    Serial Number 2974 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: I have this watch, the movement is marked
    "Adjusted."
  • April 27, 2013:
    Serial Number 2852 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Actually it's not really inacurate, it is a Stuart
    grade, but just two things: the plates are gilded
    and this one is marked adjusted on the balance
    cock.
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