Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Movement may alternatively contain 17 jewels. Movement may also be model 3.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Mead's Railway Standard Timer - Escanaba, Mich.
Rail Road King

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 731237 Question Mark
Grade: 5 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: 1498.5G26.18S1360.182M536.H665.L1037.15J255 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 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
14 (2.00%) 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 · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 731104 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

waltham1833 71 · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 731312 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 731665 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

bubba70 543 · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 731237 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 731429 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 731598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 731249 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 731598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 731524 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 5-s to 5
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch