Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1233478 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: November 24, 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2638.65G89.18S2032.186M34.O756.L1811.17J133
Database Version:	v52.457
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: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (4.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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