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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 115 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 115 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 115

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1048501
Grade: 115
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 8.5, 24.5, 45.0
Case Screw Locations: 7.5, 34.0
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 1856.115G4.16S85.162M25.O448.P27.15J303
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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 · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 1048592 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 1048514 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 1048511 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 1048696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 1048501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 1048696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 1048510 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

oilseed Supporter 470 · September 4, 2016

Serial Number 1048501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

oilseed Supporter 470 · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 1048696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SR 1048696
Plates are GILT (not Nickel)
Main plate says ADJUSTED
Train Plate says SAFETY PINION
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 1048542 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 115 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 115 Pocket Watch