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: 705853
Grade: 4
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 3 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
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
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: 1447.4G5.18S1329.182M525.H634.L995.11J788
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: 18 (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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 705844 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · August 22, 2021

Serial Number 705135 was reported as accurate.

chiltonexpress 1 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 705853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2020

Serial Number 705317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 705853 was reported as accurate.

chiltonexpress 1 · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 705853 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 706420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed information is correct. Additionally:
-this is a 4 railroader (locomotive engraved on
movement)
-transition model
-Chalmers regulator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 706087 was reported as accurate.

pappybob 46 · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 706211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 705167 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 705663 was reported as accurate.

Bidsworth 38 · August 2, 2016

Serial Number 706375 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 706375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 705324 was reported as accurate.

Vonbehren 3 · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 706027 was reported as accurate.

knobthorn 2 · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 705727 was reported as accurate.

mfauver1 2 · May 23, 2014

Serial Number 705795 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 706294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 705449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 705175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 705641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a kw grade 4 with locomotive and coal car
signed on movement

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 705266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a 4 railroader (locomotive engraved on
movement)
transition model
Illinois Grade 4 Pocket Watch