Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1129503 (Grade 101 1/2)

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Access Date: June 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Jacob Ramser - Rock Island, Illinois

Yale & Dillon - Gloversville, NY

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1129503
Grade:	101 1/2
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1892
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,600
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Friction
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Coarse
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations:	23.0, 52.0
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2133.G3.18S1695.184M107.O566.P144.15J398
Database Version:	v52.686
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	2 (2.00%)
Research Note: Illinois records indicate this run as Grade 101 1/2, Model 3, Open Face, Lever-Set, 11-Jewels. However, several runs are mixed or recorded inaccurately during this period, and #1129522 has been reported as a private label Model 4 with 15 Jewels.

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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.

cjbrem Supporter 1079 · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 1129503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels
Private label - Yale & Dillon Gloversville, NY

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 · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 1129522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is a model 4 and it is pendant set and 15 jewel. I
am positive that I have the serial number correct
and I showed it to a few watch makers who said
that it is very strange but is in fact this grade.
It is marked 15 Jewel and I also took the dial off
to confirm. It is a private label for Jacob ramser
of Rock Island Illinois. If there was a way for me
to send you pictures of it I will my email is
wallsjacob3 *****@yahoo.com

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2

Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Factory Model changed from 2 to 4

Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant