Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1268073 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: May 25, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wilson Brothers - Boston, Mass - King of the Road

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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:	2839.65G114.18S2164.185M27.H1472.L1976.17J184
Database Version:	v52.650
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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.

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

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone