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Access Date: November 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 151 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 151

Recessed Plate

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 108723 Question Mark
Grade: 151 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1881 - March 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,100 Question Mark
Size: 8s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 18.0, 40.5, 49.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 15.0, 45.0 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 238464 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 243.151G2.8S21.82M6.H84.L117.7J88 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 54.49 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 183.84 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.318% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		33 (0.97%) Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 151

Target Profile: 8S-M2-7J-HGL-U

Illinois Grade 151 (All Variations): 18,100 ETP
8S: 18,100 100.00%
8s, Grade 151
8S-M2: 18,100 100.00%
8s, Grade 151, Model 2
8S-M2-7J: 18,100 100.00%
8s, Grade 151, Model 2, 7 Jewels
8S-M2-7J-HGL: 18,100 100.00%
8s, Grade 151, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
8S-M2-7J-HGL-U: 18,100 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · August 4, 2024

Serial Number 109814 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry, but this is a Model 1 18s, 7j Grade
"America" (signed on the plate)

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 109325 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 109140 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 108330 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 916 · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 106941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2023

Serial Number 108723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2022

Serial Number 108452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 109639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 109639 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 106709 was reported as accurate.

yurgec 9 · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 109071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 108110 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 108851 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 108851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 107014 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 107180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 107036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 106606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 107017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Guitarist1 9 · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 108087 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 108114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Mary Stuart & Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

cmdraven 4083 · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 109827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 106715 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 109572 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 106607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 108877 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 106969 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: railroad coin silver case is my watch not hunting
gold gilt case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Illinois Grade 151 Pocket Watch