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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 605468
Grade: 2
Model: 2
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 145
Grade/Model Total Production: 78,587
Variant Est. Production: 71,887 (18S-M2-11J-HGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 1343.2G215.18S1235.182M484.H583.L930.11J695
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
236.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
798.55
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.382%
Registry Population: 25 (0.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.12% Analyzing 590 Sales
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 · 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 470 · 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 3990 · 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 991 · 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