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: 497688
Grade: 3
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: October 1883 - January 1884
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,200
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: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1166.3G44.18S1132.181M377.A377.K384.11J649
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.215%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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 · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 497688 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 497968 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 497125 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 497688 was reported as accurate.

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