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Access Date: February 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 92
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1252598 | |
| Grade: | 92 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1894 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 100 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2753.92G1.18S2113.182M855.H1420.L1895.11J1121 | |
| Database Version: | v52.608 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.30 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.91 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (2.00%) | |
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Research Note: The serial number list featured in Meggers/Ehrhardt's Illinois reference book from factory records designates this run as Grade 92. #1252598: Verified as 18-Size Model 2 with 4 secrew-set jewels on the top plate, indicating either 11 or 15 total jewels. The movement is fitted with Chalmers' patent regulator with a flat hairspring and is marked "Illinois Watch Co. - Springfield, Ill."
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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.
jesbob7 Supporter 42 · August 26, 2022
Serial Number 1252598 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 9, 2012
Serial Number 1252536 was reported as accurate.
