Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2288501 (Grade 89)

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Access Date: May 14, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Private Label(s) in Run:

American Star

Special Time King

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2288501
Grade:	89
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	27 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,130
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Fast
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	23.5, 51.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7115.89G65.18S3887.185M667.H3565.L5510.21J434
Database Version:	v52.647
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	9.40% Analyzing 376 Sales
Research Note: #2288516 Verified as Marked "Illinois Watch Co.; American Star; Springfield; 21 Jewels; Adjusted" (Two-Tone Grid-In-Circle, Gilt Regulator/Screws) [eBay #282817785087]

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