Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 130 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 130

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 930215 Question Mark
Grade: 130 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,950 Question Mark
Size: 4s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 12.5, 40.0, 57.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 20.0, 49.0 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 340386, 345193 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1674.130G7.4S58.41M58.H789.L1185.7J348 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
96.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
324.59 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.562% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (0.39%) Question Mark
Research Note: #930215: Verified as Gilt-Damaskeened 16-Jewel movement, inconsistent with the Grade 130 designation indicated by factory records.

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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.


Rcardkidz 4137 · May 9, 2024

Serial Number 927305 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 928373 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 929835 was reported as accurate.

429cman 6 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 928615 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 930215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 930215 is possibly upgraded by factory employee.
Movement has 16 jewels and custom dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 929381 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · August 13, 2020

Serial Number 929172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 929049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 929271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 929554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 928441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 927139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 930861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 926318 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 926510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 930031 was reported as accurate.

ohitticks 13 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 931192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2015

Serial Number 928551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 928099 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 929880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has separate train and barrel bridges

Anonymous · January 31, 2015

Serial Number 927128 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 931366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 927758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 926278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2014

Serial Number 927635 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rgf515 1 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 930196 was reported as accurate.

Deelilly 1 · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 927747 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 926988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 927747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 931208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2012

Serial Number 931208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 928947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2012

Serial Number 926826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 j adjusted 16s pendant set, nickel demaskeen
Illinois Grade 130 Pocket Watch