Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 99 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 99

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Davidson - Hamilton, Ontario
E.P. Miller - Albany, N.Y.
Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1294298 Question Mark
Grade: 99 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 73 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,190 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3017.99G103.18S2313.186M145.O914.L2153.11J1179 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
174.59 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.302% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 122 Sales 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.


wfoufo Supporter 21 · August 30, 2022

Serial Number 1294108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label E.P. Miller. Albany, N.Y.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 1294132 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Private Label for E. Davidson, Hamilton
Ontario marked on the face and engraved on the
movement. Otherwise, it looks exactly like the
photos of the other watches.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 99 Pocket Watch