Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade I.W.C. Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: I.W.C.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 848381 Question Mark
Grade: I.W.C. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: Array Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,350 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 78 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Inboard Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings:
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1602.G24.18S1406.182M565.H752.L1131.7J287 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
221.89 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
748.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.297% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.36%) Question Mark

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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.


tctimepieces Supporter 112 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 848823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2020

Serial Number 848336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is railroad grade i think cause it has the time
change lever under front glass. Is this correct
Curator Response: No. Being lever-set does not necessarily represent a railroad-grade watch. This is a 7-Jewel movement and would not have qualified on American railroads.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 847264 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 847124 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 848065 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 847012 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 847012 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 847484 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 847598 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 846509 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 846262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade I.W.C. Pocket Watch