Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bates Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bates

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 42219
Grade: Bates
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: October 1875 - January 1876
Run Quantity: 4,500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Uncut 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: Bates
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 54.G2.18S54.181M53.A53.K53.7J20
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100%
Registry Population: 11 (0.24%)
Research Note: #44331 Verified as Marked "Springfield Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion." Gilt, 7-Jewels, 18-Size, Model 1. [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.


Dave895 Supporter 90 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 42492 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · November 9, 2023

Serial Number 42492 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · July 6, 2023

Serial Number 43850 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · March 21, 2023

Serial Number 42295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2022

Serial Number 44035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2021

Serial Number 41755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 40651 was reported as accurate.

rbivgq1734 35 · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 41755 was reported as accurate.

Vistie 2 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 40051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 42483 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 42483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 41755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 41755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 41765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 43760 was reported as accurate.

Webbtiques 3 · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 42792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 41960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 41501 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 43297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number 43776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 43297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 41039 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 43832 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 40788 was reported as accurate.

Supersport 7 · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 42071 was reported as accurate.

Supersport 7 · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 42071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 41423 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 41870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 42046 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 44331 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a movement finished as 'Springfield Watch
Co' quick train version

Anonymous · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 43331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 43969 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 42219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 40867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 41736 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 43389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 40133 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 42324 was reported as accurate.

ewg123 1 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 41864 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 40687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 41154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 41887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 42981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 42154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 43839 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bates Pocket Watch