Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Private Label(s) in Run:

O. W. Owen, McHenry, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30944 Question Mark
Grade: Currier Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1870 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 31 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key 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: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 37.G8.18S37.181M37.A37.K37.11J8 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) 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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 30191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 30191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 30797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 30966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 30966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 30847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 30931 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 30979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 30600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 30600 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 30295 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 30295 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 30078 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 30184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 30184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 30139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 30085 was reported as accurate.

windupthings 24 · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 30931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 30517 was reported as accurate.

jackallen 70 · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 30517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 30327 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch