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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 65
Private Label(s) in Run:
King of the Road - Wilson Brothers - Boston, Mass.
Josephson's Special - Moline, Ill.
King of the Road. Wilson Brothers - Boston, Mass.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1233478 | |
| Grade: | 65 | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Class: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1894 | |
| Run Quantity: | 300 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 6 of 56 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 5,350 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Finish Pattern: | Grid In Circle | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | King of the Road. Wilson Brothers Boston, Mass. Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2638.65G89.18S2031.186M34.O755.L1811.17J133 | |
| Database Version: | v52.241 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 16.10 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 54.27 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.094% | |
| Registry Population: | 12 (4.00%) | |
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Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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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 12 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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.
Anonymous · April 7, 2023
Serial Number 1233396 was reported as accurate.
Durant1 39 · October 27, 2022
Serial Number 1233478 was reported as accurate.
Kevin H 84 · September 20, 2018
Serial Number 1233358 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 25, 2017
Serial Number 1233371 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It is a 15 jewel watch, not 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 65-s to 65
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