Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Commercial Standard Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufactured by Illinois (Grade 417), Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B401980 Question Mark
Grade: Commercial Standard Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, Ohio
19 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12833.G1.12S2128.121M586.O7275.P5081.19J798 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.141% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
39 (0.49%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 967 · November 12, 2024

Serial Number B401452 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 967 · October 11, 2024

Serial Number B403490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2024

Serial Number B406319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2024

Serial Number B400968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2024

Serial Number B406704 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 271 · April 15, 2024

Serial Number B406319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2023

Serial Number B406930 was reported as accurate.

massstuff 19 · October 27, 2023

Serial Number B406356 was reported as accurate.

massstuff 19 · October 27, 2023

Serial Number B406356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2023

Serial Number B406356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2023

Serial Number B400971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2023

Serial Number B403462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2023

Serial Number B407433 was reported as accurate.

tleggate 2 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number B406072 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 79 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number B405568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2023

Serial Number B406072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2023

Serial Number B402614 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 967 · March 2, 2023

Serial Number B404837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2022

Serial Number B407401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2022

Serial Number B400813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2021

Serial Number B404644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number B404644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number B404282 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 29, 2021

Serial Number B405594 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · August 12, 2021

Serial Number B404750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number B403010 was reported as accurate.

JPFour 8 · June 17, 2021

Serial Number B402103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number B402042 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 24, 2021

Serial Number B400032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The only correction is the production date. My
watch was a gift for Christmas 1926, so definitely
produced prior to 1927.
This is an Illinois grade 417.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number B406472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number B401988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number B401699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number B407456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number B402022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2020

Serial Number B405594 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · August 1, 2020

Serial Number B402675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number B405434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number B405434 was reported as accurate.

massstuff 19 · May 22, 2020

Serial Number B404647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number B404813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number B403747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2020

Serial Number B403747 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 12, 2020

Serial Number B404050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number B402972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number B400664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number B401164 was reported as accurate.

Jshofner 1 · November 17, 2019

Serial Number B402781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number B407924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number B404453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number B405184 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Commercial Standard Pocket Watch