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Access Date: January 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 101 1/2
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1204736 | |
| Grade: | 101 1/2 | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1893 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 400 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2472.G14.18S1921.186M12.O690.L1679.15J528 | |
| Database Version: | v52.547 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.20 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.96 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.007% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (2.00%) | |
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Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. Factory records designate this run as Grade 101 1/2-S, Model 3 or 4, Featuring 11 Jewels. However, #1204736 Verified as Model 6 Marked "15 Jewels" (Private Label for D.D. Williams & Co.). #1204736 and #1204742 Reported as 15-Jewel Movements.
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 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.
dcooper Supporter 230 · March 19, 2018
Serial Number 1204736 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 1204736 is a model 6, quick train.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · March 3, 2018
Serial Number 1204736 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · February 10, 2018
Serial Number 1204736 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement marked 15 jewels private label lever set
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 Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · February 4, 2018
Serial Number 1204736 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · December 28, 2012
Serial Number 1204742 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: All Correct Except movement is 15 J and is
Marked 15 Jewels
Marked 15 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to No
Anonymous · December 28, 2012
Serial Number 1204742 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 1/2-s to 101 1/2
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
