Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 29676 Question Mark
Grade: Hoyt Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1874 - May 1875 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk 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: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 36.G9.18S36.181M36.A36.K36.9J9 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) 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 · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 29502 was reported as accurate.

lhomebuild 1 · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 29483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 29483 was reported as accurate.

bcwatchman Supporter 14 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 29418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 29022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 29767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 30000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 29284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 29091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2012

Serial Number 29092 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe the year is 1873.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Unknown to No
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number 29022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: D. T. Reed grade
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch