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Access Date: December 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn
Mixed Run: 16-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements
Private Label(s) in Run:
E. Keller - Allentown, Pa.
The Rail Roader - S.N. Clarkson - Chicago, Ill.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1178275 | |
| Grade: | Bunn | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Class: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1893 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 25 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,330 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 16j Mixed Run | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Chalmers | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2335.G30.18S1824.185M5.H1173.L1589.16J52 | |
| Database Version: | v52.517 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 13.03 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 43.90 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.076% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 3 (3.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 2.07% Analyzing 192 Sales | |
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Research Note: #1178279: Verified as Private Label Marked "E. Keller - Allentown, Pa." Expert-Verified as 16 Jewels [NAWCC].
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Population Registry for This Run
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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.
rjandladyj 190 · February 17, 2024
Serial Number 1178227 was reported as accurate.
Durant1 42 · October 15, 2022
Serial Number 1178275 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Private Label"The Rail Roader, S.N. Clarkson,
Chicago, Ill., 17 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion,
Chalmers Pat. 12 19 82. The Movement has a
Two-Tone Gold inlaid Checkerboard Pattern. Dial is
marked "S.N. Clarkson, Chicago, Ill.
Chicago, Ill., 17 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion,
Chalmers Pat. 12 19 82. The Movement has a
Two-Tone Gold inlaid Checkerboard Pattern. Dial is
marked "S.N. Clarkson, Chicago, Ill.
Anonymous · September 6, 2017
Serial Number 1178279 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This watch S/N 1178279 is a "Private Labeled", 16
Jewel watch with Gold Jewel Settings (Screw Down),
Nickel Finish, Circular Pattern, Old English Style
Engraving, Gold Inlay Color, with a Chalmers'
Regulator. The Roman Numeral dial is marked (E.
Keller Allentown, Pa.), while the movement is
engraved: E Keller, 1178279, Chalmers' PAT 18 19
82, Safety Pinion, Allentown Pa. with Adjusted on
the balance bridge.
Jewel watch with Gold Jewel Settings (Screw Down),
Nickel Finish, Circular Pattern, Old English Style
Engraving, Gold Inlay Color, with a Chalmers'
Regulator. The Roman Numeral dial is marked (E.
Keller Allentown, Pa.), while the movement is
engraved: E Keller, 1178279, Chalmers' PAT 18 19
82, Safety Pinion, Allentown Pa. with Adjusted on
the balance bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
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