Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Comet
Monitor

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 400995
Grade: Columbia
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: December 1881 - February 1882
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 54 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200
Variant Est. Production: 2,400 (18S-M1-11J-ADK)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
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: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1026.G145.18S1000.181M322.A322.K329.11J567
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
Registry Population: 8 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.97% Analyzing 211 Sales

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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.


pmtime Supporter 405 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 400867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed specifications are correct however this
serial # is marked "Monitor".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 400838 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 400838 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 400642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 400815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 400607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2014

Serial Number 400826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 400737 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch