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Access Date: November 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 2 1/2
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1259916 | |
| Grade: | 2 1/2 | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 300 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Friction | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | None | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2794.G46.18S2141.186M50.O811.L1930.15J607 | |
| Database Version: | v52.445 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.90 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.95 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.005% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (1.00%) | |
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Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #1259938: Verified as Model 6. #1260036: Reported as Model 6 with Gilt Plates and 15 Jewels.
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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.
Kevin H 84 · October 12, 2018
Serial Number 1260036 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: model 6 , gilt , 15 j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · July 29, 2016
Serial Number 1259938 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This movement is a Model 6, but the database still
has it listed as a Model 3?
has it listed as a Model 3?
Curator Response: The model is listed for the entire run and not individual watches. I have added a note regarding the models that have been reported in this run, including your model 6.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
Anonymous · November 26, 2014
Serial Number 1260063 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 6
