Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 1/2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Eugene Ferris - Mount Morris, N.Y.
Rail Road Standard

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 685746 Question Mark
Grade: 2 1/2 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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
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: 1409.G1.18S1295.182M514.H619.L974.15J216 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.33%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 685092 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

briscoewendell 77 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 685746 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 685725 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

bcwatchman Supporter 14 · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 686489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 2 1/2 Pocket Watch