Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Movement may alternatively contain 13 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Illinois Watch Case Co. - Chicago, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 731784
Grade: 5
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: April 1890
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,380
Variant Est. Production: 100 (18S-M2-15J-HDL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: None
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: 1499.5G27.18S1361.182M538.H667.L1038.15J257
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.11
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: 3 (3.00%)
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.


CJEmpire3 100 · January 22, 2022

Serial Number 731784 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened

Mgold82 1 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 731770 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 Damaskeened

Mgold82 1 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 731770 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 Damaskeened

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 731770 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 Damaskeened

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 731770 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 Damaskeened

Anonymous · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 731756 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 Damaskeened
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch