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

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 742232
Grade: 142 1/2
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,900
Size: 6s
Jewels: 12j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193
Case: Various
Run ID: 1510.G6.6S37.61M37.H678.L1049.12J20
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.069%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
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.


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