Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 3 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 3

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 478893
Grade: 3
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: May 1883 - June 1883
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,850
Variant Est. Production: 4,550 (18S-M3-11J-ODL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1158.3G40.18S1125.183M322.O323.L773.11J642
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
49.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.085%
Registry Population: 13 (1.18%)

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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.


Jimsemph 1 · September 20, 2023

Serial Number 478565 was reported as accurate.

SamMihelich 17 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 478575 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 478551 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 479265 was reported as accurate.

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

odiekyle66 77 · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 478556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 478893 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 478893 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 479340 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 3
Jewels changed from ? to 11j

Anonymous · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 479340 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 3
Jewels changed from ? to 11j

Anonymous · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 479340 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 3
Jewels changed from ? to 11j

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 479237 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 373 · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 478619 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 373 · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 478619 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened
Illinois Grade 3 Pocket Watch