Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 141 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 141

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 559288
Grade: 141
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 45
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,900
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1280.141G1.6S2.61M2.H534.L877.11J671
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
364.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.632%
Registry Population: 48 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.53% Analyzing 91 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 553709 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 558915 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · June 14, 2022

Serial Number 558021 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 244 · April 17, 2022

Serial Number 555798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 559288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2021

Serial Number 560096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 556671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 556561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 556349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2019

Serial Number 557670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 557762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 559532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 560327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 554170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 553072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 559028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 553412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 559563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 559563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 557696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 554047 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 560929 was reported as accurate.

Danielstangl 1 · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 555599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 559000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 556454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 554123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 554123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2017

Serial Number 560042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 556433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 556153 was reported as accurate.

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 556588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 556286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 560281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 556286 was reported as accurate.

boblin 15 · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 556438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 557526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2015

Serial Number 553283 was reported as accurate.

brynlee65 22 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 553283 was reported as accurate.

fibeopblack 1 · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 555464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 555464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 555464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 555464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 560137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 553986 was reported as accurate.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 555884 was reported as accurate.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 555884 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 559503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 557843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, the movement finish on my watch is gilt or
gold flashed, not nickel. Thanks for hosting this
site! I can send a picture if it will help you.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 23, 2013

Serial Number 559828 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 558540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 141 Pocket Watch