Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 142 1/2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 142 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Herman S Hewett & Co. - Brockton, Mass.
Wathier's Watch Extra Jeweled

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 742232 Question Mark
Grade: 142 1/2 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 12j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1510.G6.6S37.61M37.H677.L1049.12J20 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Setting, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations

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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.


tomkingtx 14 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 742232 was reported as accurate.

StevenBurris 2 · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 742295 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch says Herman S Hewett& co Brockton Mass
SN 742295 Safety Pinion

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 742283 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 142 1/2-s to 142 1/2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 142 1/2 Pocket Watch