Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Private Label(s) in Run:

Max Forchheimer - Cleveland, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 56514
Grade: Miller
Model: 3
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: May 1880
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 111.G22.18S111.183M14.O15.L39.17J12
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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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 · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 56514 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 56514 has the city of Cleveland, O
inside. Does this indicate an error on your site?
Curator Response: No error. #56514 is seen as a private label watch made for "Max Forchheimer; Cleveland, O." by the Illinois Watch Company.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 56542 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Accurate with the following additions:
transitional key-wind stem-wind, full gilt plate,
probably quick train, marked"adjusted" on the
balance cock, blued pillar, jewel and case screws,
super fine looking!

Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch