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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Actual Production Inconsistent with Records. See Research Notes.

Private Label(s) in Run:

C. Bradford

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 501538 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1889 - December 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Wheeler Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1179.61G8.18S1145.182M438.H463.L785.15J159 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.62% Analyzing 376 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #501538: Verified as Private Label (consistent with Grade 104) Marked "C. Bradford" [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.


Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 501545 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 501’545 is a Grade 104. Not marked C. Bradford.
Curator Response: Not all movements in the run are expected to be marked with the private label name, as these were produced in small batches. Please upload images of your watch for further evaluation and documenation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 4, 2018

Serial Number 501748 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 501776 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 501778 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 501727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch