Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 154 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 154

Movement may alternatively contain 16 jewels.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 520563
Grade: 154
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 610
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,300
Variant Est. Production: 1,290 (8S-M2-15J)
Size: 8s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 18.0, 40.5, 49.5
Case Screw Locations: 15.0, 45.0
U.S. Patents: 238464
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1244.154G3.8S42.82M27.H511.L842.15J191
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.023%
Registry Population: 3 (0.49%)

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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.


tomkingtx 14 · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 520563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 520515 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 520050 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Illinois Grade 154 Pocket Watch