Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 304818 Question Mark
Grade: Miller Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Scribed Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 805.G50.18S780.182M290.H310.L518.15J105 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.76 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
59.86 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.104% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.04% Analyzing 59 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 957 · January 16, 2023

Serial Number 304818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 304818 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 304870 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 304856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is key wind and stem wind, lever set Looks
completely different than picture.
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch