Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Mixed Run: Model 2 (15-Jewel) and Model 3 (17-Jewel) Movements

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 53906 Question Mark
Grade: Miller Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1878 - March 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Scribed Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 98.G12.18S98.182M21.H20.L29.15J27 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.76 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
59.86 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.104% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.04% Analyzing 59 Sales 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 · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 54067 was reported as accurate.

oldroyal 6 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 54784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 54784 is definitely open faced 5th pinion
movement, with 17 jewels and marked adjusted.
Railroad Grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Firstcaller 1 · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 54885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 54885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 54071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 53906 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

clocknut69 3 · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 53914 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 54368 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Interchangeable to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 54181 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Interchangeable to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 54181 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Interchangeable to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch