Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Movement may alternatively contain 15 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Cobb & Waldorf - Hornellsville, N.Y.
E.A. Buder - Cario, Ill.
Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 712844 Question Mark
Grade: 5 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 450 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,920 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 450 (18S-M3-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) 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
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 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: 1468.5G19.18S1350.183M377.O378.L1015.17J71 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.78 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.034% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (2.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #712665: Verified as Private Label Marked "Cobb & Waldorf; Hornellsville, N.Y.; Adjusted; Patent Pinion; Chalmers Pat. 12. 19. 82." Model 3, Gilt Plates, 15 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.


Anonymous · January 22, 2023

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2022

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 712755 was reported as accurate.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 712870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 712844 was reported as accurate.

Veritascabal 21 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 712785 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label EA buder. Marked Cario,Ill.

Anonymous · September 5, 2017

Serial Number 712774 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 · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 712867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this to be a Model 2
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 712867 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 712867 was reported as accurate.

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