Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 561 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 561

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5356857 Question Mark
Grade: 561 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12602.561G1.16S4082.169M738.O7208.L7151.21J1521 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.06 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
Research Note: Marked "Illinois Watch Co. Springfield" indicating manufacturing was likely before the Hamilton Watch Company transition (1928). Though not marked, Grade 561 is likely adjusted to five positions.

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number 5356408 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 111 · October 11, 2021

Serial Number 5356142 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 145 · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 5356454 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 5356767 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 5356767 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 5356336 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 5356244 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 5356244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 5356231 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 31, 2016

Serial Number 5356666 was reported as accurate.

jcmalone68 4 · October 9, 2016

Serial Number 5356666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2016

Serial Number 5356666 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 5356666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 5356612 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 5356857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 5356857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 5356939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 5356054 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 5356726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 5356334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 5356586 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 5356680 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to temperature and positions

rocket00 236 · June 2, 2014

Serial Number 5356630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 5356899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 5356899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 5356054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 5356618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 5356321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 5356321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 5356539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 5356539 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 561 Pocket Watch