Pocket Watch Database

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

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 501538
Grade: 61
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: November 1889 - December 1889
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Wheeler
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 1179.61G8.18S1145.182M439.H464.L785.15J160
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186%
Registry Population: 9 (1.50%)
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