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Access Date: June 04, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 116
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |
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| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Movement Serial Number: | 1049685 |
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| Grade: | 116 |
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| Model: | 2 |
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| Estimated Production Year: | 1890 |
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| Run Quantity: | 400 |
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| Grade/Model Run: | 6 of 8 |
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| Grade/Model Total Production: | 720 |
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| Size: | 16s |
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| Jewels: | 16j |
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| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) |
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| Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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| Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt |
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| Movement Setting: | Pendant |
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| Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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| Barrel: | Going |
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| Regulator: | Reed |
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| Hairspring: | Breguet |
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| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk |
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| Adjusted: | Yes |
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| Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 |
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| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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| Railroad Grade: | Yes |
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| Dial Feet Locations: | 8.5, 24.5, 45.0 |
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| Case Screw Locations: | 7.5, 34.0 |
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| Movement Markings: |
Illinois Watch Co. Springfield Safety Pinion Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 1866.116G11.16S95.162M31.O455.P33.16J35 | |
| Database Version: | v52.691 | |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (0.50%) | |
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Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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Population Registry for This Run
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
tctimepieces Supporter 134 · June 1, 2025
Serial Number 1049632 was reported as accurate.
tctimepieces Supporter 134 · May 31, 2025
Serial Number 1049632 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement characteristics look correct. New private
label: "Rail Road King"
label: "Rail Road King"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database has been updated accordingly.
Durant1 44 · October 14, 2022
Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The base information is correct, but the private
label markings on the Dial Are actually "S.N.
Clarkson, 182 State St., Chicago, Ill.", and the
movement is marked "Clarkson"s Special Railroader,
16 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion, Ser.#1049685.
label markings on the Dial Are actually "S.N.
Clarkson, 182 State St., Chicago, Ill.", and the
movement is marked "Clarkson"s Special Railroader,
16 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion, Ser.#1049685.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Anonymous · January 23, 2022
Serial Number 1049685 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Private label:
movement marked: Clarkson's Special Railroader
dial marked: S.N. Clarkson 12 State ST Chicago,
Ill
movement marked: Clarkson's Special Railroader
dial marked: S.N. Clarkson 12 State ST Chicago,
Ill
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
