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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Private Label(s) in Run:

Engel Nat'l Watch Co. - Chicago

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1128716
Grade: 5
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,380
Variant Est. Production: 5,280 (18S-M2-15J-HGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chalmers
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Chalmers Pat.12.19.82.
Case: Various
Run ID: 2127.5G42.18S1689.182M678.H1049.L1462.15J396
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 16.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 54.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.095%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 5

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-AT

Illinois Grade 5 (All Variations): 10,360 ETP
18S: 10,360 100.00%
18s, Grade 5
18S-M2: 5,380 51.93%
18s, Grade 5, Model 2		 Other: 4,980
Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J: 5,380 51.93%
18s, Grade 5, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 5,280 50.97%
18s, Grade 5, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt 		Other: 100
Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL-AT: 5,280 50.97%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 3 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.

okiejohn 379 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 1128716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement engraved with private label, "ENGEL NATL.
WATCH CO. "
"CHICAGO." This movement is stem wind, not key
wind like many of the shown movements.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

okiejohn 379 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 1128716 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 5 Pocket Watch
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