Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 132 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 132

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 741133
Grade: 132
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,700
Size: 4s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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: 1505.132G4.4S44.41M44.H673.L1044.11J810
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.118%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
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.


kandil2015 1 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 741186 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 132-s to 132
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

rickhbaker 15 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 741091 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 132-s to 132
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 132 Pocket Watch