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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 116003
Grade: Columbia
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: October 1878
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 46
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,950
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 266.G17.18S243.183M44.O45.L132.11J65
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.02
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.175%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.04% Analyzing 163 Sales

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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.


afuz01 2 · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 116003 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN 116003 is engraved on plate "17 Jewels" below
word "Columbia"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. However, the "17 Jewels" marking is not consistent with plate markings completed at the factory and was added at a later time. Inspecting under the dial will reveal the dial plate is not jeweled.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 116136 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch