Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 442983
Grade: 2
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Date: August 1883 - September 1883
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 86
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,263
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 1119.2G186.18S1086.181M365.A365.K372.11J603
Database Version: v52.256
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
253.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
856.23
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.482%
Registry Population: 16 (0.53%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.35% Analyzing 614 Sales
Research Note: #442820: Reported as 7-Jewels.

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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 · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 442701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 444121 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 442820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a 7 jewel

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 444206 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch