Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Movement may alternatively contain 15 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Cobb & Waldorf - Hornellsville, N.Y.
E.A. Buder - Cario, Ill.
Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 712844
Grade: 5
Model: 3
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 450
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,920
Variant Est. Production: 450 (18S-M3-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
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: 1468.5G19.18S1350.183M376.O377.L1015.17J71
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.034%
Registry Population: 9 (2.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #712665: Verified as Private Label Marked "Cobb & Waldorf; Hornellsville, N.Y.; Adjusted; Patent Pinion; Chalmers Pat. 12. 19. 82." Model 3, Gilt Plates, 15 Jewels. [NAWCC]

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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 22, 2023

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2022

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 712870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 712844 was reported as accurate.

Veritascabal 21 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 712785 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label EA buder. Marked Cario,Ill.

Anonymous · September 5, 2017

Serial Number 712774 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 · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 712867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this to be a Model 2
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 712867 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 712867 was reported as accurate.

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