Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 131 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 131

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 722427
Grade: 131
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 13,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,000
Size: 4s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 12.5, 40.0, 57.5
Case Screw Locations: 20.0, 49.0
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1497.131G16.4S42.41M42.H665.L1036.11J806
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
110.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
375.91
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.651%
Registry Population: 57 (0.44%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · January 17, 2024

Serial Number 725098 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 722314 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 729562 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · November 9, 2023

Serial Number 719249 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · September 6, 2023

Serial Number 720991 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 12, 2023

Serial Number 726799 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 722603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2021

Serial Number 719542 was reported as accurate.

RicIllinois 5 · November 14, 2021

Serial Number 729546 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 725591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 722427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 724675 was reported as accurate.

Sqwatch101 10 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 730773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 729321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 718029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 723946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 730449 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 729476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 721580 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 730513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 729151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 724961 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 720603 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 722233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 725099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 719990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 718145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 726747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 725099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 720349 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 723536 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 723536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 727267 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 721446 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 721446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 721146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2017

Serial Number 721705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 722586 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 722753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 727897 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 725621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 718474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2015

Serial Number 726198 was reported as accurate.

BrownellCoach 2 · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 720286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 725099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 722280 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 728879 was reported as accurate.

Megarock 1 · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 727365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 14k gold S&K

trevor2118 1 · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 730436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 730436 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 131 Pocket Watch