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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 61

Movement may alternatively contain 15 jewels.

Private Label(s) in Run:

L.H. Stafford - Saratoga Springs, NY.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1262813 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 49 of 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,580 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2811.61G87.18S2151.182M870.H1456.L1947.17J178 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.42 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.94% Analyzing 356 Sales Question Mark

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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 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 1262954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is another private label movement. It is
marked: "H. C. KACHLEIN, LA FAYETTE, IND" as well
as "17 JEWELS", "Safety Pinion" & "Chalmer's Pat.
12 19 82".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 1262813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Appears to be a private label run of this
movement. L.H . Stafford of Saratoga Springs, NY.

It is a 17j lever set version, serial #1262813
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 1262751 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 61 Pocket Watch