Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 116 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 116

Private Label(s) in Run:

Clarkson's Special Railroader

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1049685 Question Mark
Grade: 116 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 720 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 8.5, 24.5, 45.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 7.5, 34.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1866.116G11.16S95.162M31.O455.P33.16J35 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.013% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.25%) Question Mark
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.


Durant1 42 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The base information is correct, but the private
label markings on the Dial Are actually "S.N.
Clarkson, 182 State St., Chicago, Ill.", and the
movement is marked "Clarkson"s Special Railroader,
16 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion, Ser.#1049685.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label:
movement marked: Clarkson's Special Railroader
dial marked: S.N. Clarkson 12 State ST Chicago,
Ill
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 116 Pocket Watch