Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 29676
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: November 1874 - May 1875
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
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: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 36.G9.18S36.181M36.A36.K36.9J9
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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 · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 29502 was reported as accurate.

lhomebuild 1 · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 29483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 29483 was reported as accurate.

bcwatchman Supporter 14 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 29418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 29022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 29767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 30000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 29284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 29091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2012

Serial Number 29092 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe the year is 1873.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Unknown to No
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number 29022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: D. T. Reed grade
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch