Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: I.W.C.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 848381
Grade: I.W.C.
Model: 2
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 3,350
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 78
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain Inboard
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings:
Case: Various
Run ID: 1602.G24.18S1406.182M566.H753.L1131.7J287
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
219.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
748.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.296%
Registry Population: 12 (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.


pinkdrill Supporter 98 · 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