Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Ruby Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Paillard Watch Company
J. Hansen - Washington D.C.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1301903 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 700 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3065.179G3.16S230.164M11.H1596.L2201.21J42 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) 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.


Anonymous · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 1301995 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 1301903 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 1301903 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 179 Pocket Watch