Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 4 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Railroader

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 700143
Grade: 4
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chalmers
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
Movement Markings: [Locomotive]
Illinois Watch Co.
Patent Pinion
Chalmers Pat. 12.19.81
Case: Various
Run ID: 1443.4G1.18S1325.182M523.H632.L991.11J784
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.079%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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.


Dave895 Supporter 90 · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 700513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2022

Serial Number 700514 was reported as accurate.

hammyhamilton 47 · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 700809 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny11 37 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 700097 was reported as accurate.

hammyhamilton 47 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 700809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 700809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 700097 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · September 10, 2018

Serial Number 700390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 700515 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has a train engraving on it

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 700515 was reported as accurate.

12watch Supporter 25 · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 700683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2017

Serial Number 700574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 700574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2017

Serial Number 700515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 700947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 700947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 700143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 700143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number 700134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2012

Serial Number 700143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2012

Serial Number 700920 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 4 Pocket Watch