Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 151 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 151

Plate Is Recessed.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 522194 Question Mark
Grade: 151 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,100 Question Mark
Size: 8s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: 1251.151G6.8S49.82M34.H517.L849.7J224 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.49 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
183.84 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.318% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (0.85%) 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 · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 523052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 522607 was reported as accurate.

Veritascabal 21 · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 522922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 522474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2019

Serial Number 522294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 522923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 522616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 523490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 522606 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 523784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2015

Serial Number 523610 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

bunchj2 103 · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 522374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Illinois Grade 151 Pocket Watch