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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 132301
Grade: Columbia
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: November 1879
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200
Variant Est. Production: 33,800 (18S-M1-11J-AGK)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 338.G41.18S315.181M158.A158.K165.11J136
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
112.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
377.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.654%
Registry Population: 7 (1.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.97% Analyzing 211 Sales

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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 · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 132403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correct movement.
Open face
Movement marked Conqueror and Iowa Watch Co.
Dial marked Iowa Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

MichaelB 150 · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 132597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 132341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 132341 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Queen engraved on movement

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 132470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement configuration is open face and the
movement finish is gilt

Anonymous · April 7, 2012

Serial Number 132684 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch