Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chas . E. Hughes - Waterloo, Ia.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 712441 Question Mark
Grade: 5 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 450 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,380 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,280 (18S-M2-15J-HGL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Chalmers Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Chalmers Pat.12.19.82.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1465.5G16.18S1347.182M535.H644.L1012.15J241 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.57 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.095% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.89%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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 · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 712261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 712107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: IN REGARDS TO LABELING, MY WATCH IS LABLED "Chas .
E. Hughes Waterloo, Ia."
The rest of the information is accurate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This private label has been added to the list for the run.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 712107 was reported as accurate.

gezu111 64 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 712261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 712107 was reported as accurate.

Pete6483 2 · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 712057 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

dcooper Supporter 230 · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 712441 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 712447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 712447 marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 712131 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch