Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chas . E. Hughes - Waterloo, Ia.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 712441
Grade: 5
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 450
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,380
Variant Est. Production: 5,280 (18S-M2-15J-HGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chalmers
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Chalmers Pat.12.19.82.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1465.5G16.18S1347.182M535.H644.L1012.15J241
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.095%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.89%)
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 7, 2020

Serial Number 712261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 712107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: IN REGARDS TO LABELING, MY WATCH IS LABLED "Chas .
E. Hughes Waterloo, Ia."
The rest of the information is accurate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This private label has been added to the list for the run.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 712107 was reported as accurate.

gezu111 64 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 712261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 712107 was reported as accurate.

Pete6483 2 · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 712057 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

dcooper Supporter 229 · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 712441 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 712447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 712447 marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 712131 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch