Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Private Label(s) in Run:

Iowa Watch Company
Peerless
Otto Young & Co. (Monogram)

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 214555
Grade: 103
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: November 1880 - December 1880
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,150
Variant Est. Production: 550 (18S-M3-17J-ONL-A)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 604.103G29.18S580.183M146.O147.L352.17J31
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 6 (3.00%)
Research Note: Original records indicate run features 16 Jewels. #214654: Expert-Verified as 17 Jewels, Private Label "Peerless." [NAWCC]. #214586: Reported as 17-Jewels. #214555: Verified as Private Label Marked For Otto Young & Co. (Monogram), Expert-Verified as 17 Jewels [NAWCC]. #214541: Private Label, Expert-Verified as 17 Jewels [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.


CJEmpire3 105 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 214555 was reported as accurate.

brycam00 13 · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 214586 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels, no dial photo, uploaded photo of bottom
plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 17j
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch