Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Dean

Private Label(s) in Run:

Western Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 60898 Question Mark
Grade: Dean Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1876 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Uncut 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: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Dean
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 125.G1.18S125.181M78.A78.K78.15J37 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.21 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.025% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.00%) 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.


nicnic Supporter 405 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 60192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 60573 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 60898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 60898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 60595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 60669 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked western watch co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 60644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 60595 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · November 6, 2015

Serial Number 60382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2015

Serial Number 60664 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 60239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2012

Serial Number 60239 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch