Pocket Watch Database

Movement Specs Production Pop. Registry 5 Value Parts Resources 2 For Sale Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff
Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff
Similar Watches For Sale
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Auction image
Illinois Burlington 185 3 Finger 19j Getty Vintage Mens Running Pocket Watch
$61.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Antique Illinois Watch Co. 9 Model 16s 21j Open Face Unisex Pocket Watch c. 1915
$117.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
ILLINOIS 18 SIZE BALANCE JEWEL 16011 304 FOOT, HOLE: 15 NOS --- BB-1286
$5.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
2 ILLINOIS 18 SIZE BALANCE JEWELS 16017 UPPER HOLE: 12+13 NOS --- BB-1318
$7.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
2 ILLINOIS 18 SIZE BALANCE JEWELS 16017 UPPER HOLE: 13+14 NOS --- BB-1317
$7.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
2 ILLINOIS 18 SIZE BALANCE JEWELS 16017 UPPER HOLE: 15+14 NOS --- BB-1316
$7.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
2 ILLINOIS 18 SIZE BALANCE JEWELS 16017 COCK HOLE: 14 NOS --- BB-1315
$7.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
6 ILLINOIS 0 SIZE BALANCE JEWELS 16005 LOWER MODEL: 1 TO 4 NOS --BB-1429
$9.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
ILLINOIS 12 SIZE POCKETWATCH SET SPRING NOS #865-6787 ----- D-227
$6.95
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois "Miller" 18s 15j OF Coin Silver Railroad Grade Pocket Watch - c. 1879!
$325.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/53056
Access Date: May 12, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 53056 Question Mark
Grade: Miller Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Regulator: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Hairspring: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Markings: Login to View for Free
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 95.G9.18S95.181M68.A68.K68.15J24 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
Members Only Data. Login or create a free account to unlock.
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		5 (0.45%) Question Mark
Research Note: Original records indicate Model 1. However, #53056 has been verified as a transitional Model 2.
15 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

The following information is unlocked with a free account:

Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Jewel Setting, Train, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Standard Dial Type, Railroad Grade Designation, Railroad Grade Classification, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings

Create a Free Account Login
What is your watch really worth?
Access our value guide for current estimated values and price history.

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry.
Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?
Yes
No
Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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 225 · 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 634 · 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 992 · 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