Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Private Label(s) in Run:

H. S. Hyde - Martinsbur,g W Va.
G.W. Brandenburg - Harrisburg, Oregon

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 38293
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 51.G12.18S51.181M51.A51.K51.9J12
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253%
Registry Population: 4 (0.44%)

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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 · September 18, 2022

Serial Number 38231 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 38231 was reported as accurate.

JoHolly 1 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 38293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Another private label: G. W. Brandenburg,
Harrisburg, Oregon

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 38638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 38231 was reported as accurate.

Jolana Supporter 3 · June 7, 2017

Serial Number 38556 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is engraved with the name H. S. Hyde
instead of Hoyt and also engraved with city and
state of Martinsburg W Va. instead of Springfield.
Ill.
Curator Response: It sounds like you have a private label. This has been noted in the database accordingly.

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 38536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 38171 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch