Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 517625 Question Mark
Grade: 65 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,190 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: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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: 1239.65G34.18S1194.182M469.H505.L837.15J190 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.80 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.24% Analyzing 143 Sales Question Mark
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 · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 517749 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate, except this one also is marked -
movement and dial - "Rail Road King." cheers.
duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 517749 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 517639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: plate is inscribed with ADJUSTED and SAFETY PINION
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 517848 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

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 517622 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 517625 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

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 517625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finnish Silver with Gold 2-tone checker
board pattern in the center.
Railroad grade yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · June 28, 2013

Serial Number 517625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked Rail Road King
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 517645 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch