Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 501309
Grade: 65
Model: 3
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: September 1889
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 1178.65G7.18S1144.183M327.O328.L784.17J59
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 6 (6.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 501335 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 501335 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 501306 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Garrett 7 · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 501309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I own this movement, the movement is marked
Adjusted, positions are unknown
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Garrett 7 · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 501309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: its 17 jewels not 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch