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"1106" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1106 Question Mark
Grade: Currier Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: June 1872 - January 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 31 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Scribed Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7.G2.18S7.181M7.A7.K7.11J2 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 13, 2020

Serial Number 1405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 1302 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 101 · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 1106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 1404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 1373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2016

Serial Number 1097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 1405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 1109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 1323 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 1323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 1163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number 1012 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch