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Access Date: April 27, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 65
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1268073 | |
| Grade: | 65 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Class: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 10 of 26 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,390 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Chalmers | |
| 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: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2839.65G114.18S2163.185M27.H1473.L1975.17J183 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.19 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 24.19 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.042% | |
| Registry Population: | 4 (4.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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 · December 5, 2021
Serial Number 1268095 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 5, 2021
Serial Number 1268095 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 26, 2021
Serial Number 1268095 was reported as accurate.
redsox1 74 · September 20, 2016
Serial Number 1268084 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Watch is Private Label for Wilson Brothers, Boston
Mass. Marked King of the Road. Dial Marked
Adjusted for Railroad Service. 2 tone finish. Has
Chalmers Regulator.
Mass. Marked King of the Road. Dial Marked
Adjusted for Railroad Service. 2 tone finish. Has
Chalmers Regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · July 27, 2015
Serial Number 1268008 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: THIS WATCH IS A PRIVATE LABEL: WILSON BROTHERS,
BOSTON, SPECIAL FOR RAILWAY SERVICE; MOVEMENT
MARKED: KING OF THE ROAD; CHALMERS PATENT
REGULATOR
BOSTON, SPECIAL FOR RAILWAY SERVICE; MOVEMENT
MARKED: KING OF THE ROAD; CHALMERS PATENT
REGULATOR
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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