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Access Date: November 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 103
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 320001 | |
| Grade: | 103 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | January 1881 - September 1881 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 14 of 18 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,250 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 3,750 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-A) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 861.103G31.18S836.182M310.H330.L564.15J122 | |
| Database Version: | v52.462 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 12.79 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 43.09 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.075% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (1.00%) | |
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Research Note: #320187: Verified as Model 3 Keywind movement marked "General."
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 103
Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-A
| Illinois Grade 103 (All Variations): 7,900 ETP | |||
| 18S: 7,900 100.00% 18s, Grade 103 |
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| 18S-M2: 4,250 53.80% 18s, Grade 103, Model 2 |
Other: 3,650
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M2-15J: 4,050 51.27% 18s, Grade 103, Model 2, 15 Jewels |
Other: 200
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HNL: 4,050 51.27% 18s, Grade 103, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HNL-A: 3,750 47.47% | Other: 300
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · November 7, 2023
Serial Number 320163 was reported as accurate.
Robbybob1 7 · September 13, 2022
Serial Number 320187 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Watch marked "General". This watch is a Model 3,
with 16 jewels. It has a jeweled 5th pinon to
convert it from a hunting configuration to an open
face configuration. Illinois ledger info has only
3 watches built in this configuration, and the
only example known.
with 16 jewels. It has a jeweled 5th pinon to
convert it from a hunting configuration to an open
face configuration. Illinois ledger info has only
3 watches built in this configuration, and the
only example known.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Anonymous · September 3, 2022
Serial Number 320187 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Open face 5th pinion model with 17 jewels (at
least 16), marked "General". Otherwise as
described.
least 16), marked "General". Otherwise as
described.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · June 26, 2022
Serial Number 320187 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 31, 2020
Serial Number 320336 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It has a beautiful Fish Scale Pattern on the
movement and it has Commodore Perry written on the
movement and a very unusual regulator and you turn
a screw to adjust the time keeping.
movement and it has Commodore Perry written on the
movement and a very unusual regulator and you turn
a screw to adjust the time keeping.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Anonymous · April 6, 2017
Serial Number 320280 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 28, 2017
Serial Number 320280 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Mine has a single sunk face, It has the 1st
model adjustment style bar, it does have the
additional screw on the plate as shown in 322779
picture. it has a Dueber solid 14k Hunter case.
model adjustment style bar, it does have the
additional screw on the plate as shown in 322779
picture. it has a Dueber solid 14k Hunter case.
