Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lightning Express
Webster

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 306760 Question Mark
Grade: Currier Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: July 1881 - August 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,850 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M2-13J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 810.G45.18S785.182M292.H312.L522.13J10 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.173% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: #306730: Verified as Private Label Marked "Webster" [NAWCC]

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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.


Fakwtc17 33 · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 306843 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · June 14, 2019

Serial Number 306825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 306659 was reported as accurate.

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

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 306760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything on this page is correct, but you can
also add that it is a private label marked
"Lightning Express" on the movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 306632 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch