Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ajax

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 604694 Question Mark
Grade: 2 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 145 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,587 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 71,887 (18S-M2-11J-HGL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism:Transitional 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1343.2G215.18S1235.182M483.H582.L930.11J696 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
798.55 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.383% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
24 (0.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #604694: Verified as Marked "AJAX" with gilt top plate and nickel barrel bridge.

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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 · June 3, 2024

Serial Number 605970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 606773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 605519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2020

Serial Number 605485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 603869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 604205 was reported as accurate.

DustinN 2 · April 20, 2020

Serial Number 605184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 605270 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 30, 2019

Serial Number 605355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2019

Serial Number 606190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 603706 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · January 3, 2018

Serial Number 605444 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 605444 was reported as accurate.

odiekyle66 77 · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 603744 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 605444 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key Wind. all other info is correct.

machinistrich 47 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 605468 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 605006 was reported as accurate.

Radiotron Supporter 48 · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 603312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 603312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2016

Serial Number 603312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 603723 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 603312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 603959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 604413 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 606521 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch