Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Wiggers - Nashville, Tenn.
Standard Watch Co. - Clipper - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Otis W. Snyder - Lexington, KY
Hathaway & Draper, North Adams, Mass.
F. Austin - Dallas, Tex.
Hathaway & Draper - North Adams, Mass.
Tilton & Richards - Rochester, N.H.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 688437 Question Mark
Grade: 2 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 66 of 70 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,450 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 30,450 (18S-M3-11J-OGL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1417.2G247.18S1303.183M362.O363.L982.11J761 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
319.51 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.553% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.83%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.74% Analyzing 550 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. Mixed Run: 11-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements.

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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 · October 16, 2022

Serial Number 688020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Carrato 96 · August 1, 2022

Serial Number 688437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

WrongCentury Supporter 24 · October 17, 2021

Serial Number 688418 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label: Otis W. Snyder, 15 Jewels,
Lexington, KY
Source:
https://jdsauctions.hibid.com/lot/103293198/ca--18
90-otis-w-snyder-15-jewel-pocket-watch?ipp=10
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

jskirk621 24 · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 688416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 688049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 688369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 688369 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels F.M. Reiche Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 688045 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Lune2nz 21 · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 688437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2-s to 2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 2 Pocket Watch