Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 52951
Grade: Miller
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,200
Variant Est. Production: 7,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 95.G9.18S95.181M68.A68.K68.15J24
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.215%
Registry Population: 5 (0.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.97% Analyzing 68 Sales
Research Note: Original records indicate Model 1. However, #53056 has been verified as a transitional Model 2.

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 52951 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is keywind and keyset
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 52932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key Wind
Key Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 52951 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 52674 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 53056 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a transitional, and marked adjusted,
uploaded photos

Billlechner 1 · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 52708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 52708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 52192 was reported as accurate.

Douggull 1 · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2017

Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 52100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 52741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 52656 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 52802 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch