Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Movement May Feature 15 Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wathiers Railway Watch - Chicago, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1051456 Question Mark
Grade: 65 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 27 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.0, 52.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1878.65G36.18S1506.184M12.O467.P45.17J75 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.34 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.048% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (4.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #1051479: Verified as Private Label Marked "Wathiers Railway Watch - Chicago, Ill." (Two-Tone, Model 4, 15 Jewels) [NAWCC]. #1051451: Verified as Private Label Two-Tone with 15 Jewels.

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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.


Snapper Supporter 145 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 1051451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 65 Pocket Watch