Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

O.A. Bean - Gorham, Me.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 324533
Grade: 65
Model: 3
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: July 1883 - March 1884
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 877.65G6.18S852.183M248.O249.L580.17J48
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
Research Note: #324524: Expert-Verified as Model 3 Private Label Marked "O.A. Bean - Gorham, Me." with 17 Jewels [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.


Harlton Supporter 98 · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 324533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2021

Serial Number 324533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 324599 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch