Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 152 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 152

Plate Is Recessed.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 519550 Question Mark
Grade: 152 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,500 Question Mark
Size: 8s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 18.0, 40.5, 49.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 15.0, 45.0 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 238464 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1243.152G6.8S41.82M26.H509.L841.11J664 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.53 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.47 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.062% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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 3, 2021

Serial Number 519712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 519316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 519039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 519513 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a double hunting case and is an size 18
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Mmulligan 18 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 519945 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Illinois Grade 152 Pocket Watch