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: 734773
Grade: 131
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: 1502.131G17.4S43.41M43.H670.L1041.11J807
Database Version: v52.221
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: 29 (0.36%)

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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 6, 2024

Serial Number 738143 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 732743 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 25, 2023

Serial Number 736605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2022

Serial Number 738847 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · March 1, 2022

Serial Number 738915 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 736693 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 737316 was reported as accurate.

RicIllinois 5 · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 732459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 736123 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 738097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 737118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 735627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 735627 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 735614 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 737185 was reported as accurate.

sem1949 66 · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 734601 was reported as accurate.

Donnaguru 1 · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 739124 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 736308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 732086 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 739714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 732076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 736767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 738038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 735829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 739063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 737261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 737261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 737261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 737261 was reported as accurate.

scot78 2 · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 732096 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 733794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 737773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 738807 was reported as accurate.

buzz1128 1 · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 735627 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 735343 was reported as accurate.

brynlee65 22 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 738882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 732357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 732506 was reported as accurate.

DustinA84 1 · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 735808 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 735808 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cmdraven 3970 · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 734075 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 739611 was reported as accurate.

Joeygt8 2 · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 735089 was reported as accurate.

taff60 16 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 734380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 733484 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels

Mmulligan 18 · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 734899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 735188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 737686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2012

Serial Number 734493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2012

Serial Number 734493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels size 16 movement. All gold screws and
regulator.
Illinois Grade 131 Pocket Watch