Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Wiggers - Nashville, Tenn.
Standard Watch Co. - Clipper - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Otis W. Snyder - Lexington, KY
Hathaway & Draper, North Adams, Mass.
F. Austin - Dallas, Tex.
Hathaway & Draper - North Adams, Mass.
Tilton & Richards - Rochester, N.H.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 688419
Grade: 2
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 66 of 70
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,450
Variant Est. Production: 30,450 (18S-M3-11J-OGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 1417.2G247.18S1303.183M361.O362.L982.11J760
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
319.51
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.553%
Registry Population: 11 (1.83%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.88% Analyzing 547 Sales
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. Mixed Run: 11-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements.

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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 · October 16, 2022

Serial Number 688020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Carrato 86 · August 1, 2022

Serial Number 688437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

WrongCentury Supporter 24 · October 17, 2021

Serial Number 688418 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label: Otis W. Snyder, 15 Jewels,
Lexington, KY
Source:
https://jdsauctions.hibid.com/lot/103293198/ca--18
90-otis-w-snyder-15-jewel-pocket-watch?ipp=10
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

jskirk621 Supporter 21 · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 688416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 688049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 688369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 688369 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels F.M. Reiche Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 688045 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Lune2nz 21 · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 688437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch