Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 303939
Grade: 61
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: March 1889 - December 1889
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
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: 796.61G1.18S771.182M285.H305.L509.15J100
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186%
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
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 · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 303708 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade is Yes
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Is your movement marked "Adjusted?"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 303962 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Elguapowho 19 · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 303767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 303775 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 303767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 303767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 61-s to 61
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch