Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.E. Snyder - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Lambert Bros. - New York
A. Zilliox - Buffalo, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1283906 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,794 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Chalmers Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2951.61G105.18S2261.185M66.H1528.L2087.17J229 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
127.89 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.222% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.86% Analyzing 144 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1283906 Verified as a 17-Jewel Model 5 Private Label for "C.E. Snyder. - Pittsburgh, Pa." [NAWCC]

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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.


Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 1284095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is definitely a 17 jewel movement,
its written on the movement.
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:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

hawk613 Supporter 32 · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 1283933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 17 Jewels. Private label " Lambert
Bros. , Newyork" Marked on double sunk dial and
nickel movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

hawk613 Supporter 32 · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 1283933 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch