Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2 1/2

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 686536
Grade: 2 1/2
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
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: 1410.G2.18S1296.182M516.H621.L975.15J218
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
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 · January 2, 2015

Serial Number 686536 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

gentlegiant41 10 · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 686536 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

harrington 99 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 686536 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