Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1271801 (Grade 65)

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18S Illinois Pocket Watch - Private Label - Willimantic - AS IS - Project Watch

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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
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Access Date: November 30, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King

Chesapeake & Ohio Favorite

What is a Private Label?

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1271801
Grade:	65
Model:	6
Class:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	190
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,350
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Fast
Regulator:	Patent
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:	2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations:	23.5, 51.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2866.65G121.18S2191.186M77.O846.L2002.17J195
Database Version:	v52.473
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	16.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	54.27
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.094%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (2.11%)
Research Note: #1271846: Verified as 18-Size Model 6 (Lever-Set) Private Label Marked, "Chesapeake & Ohio Favorite."

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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 · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 1271917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1271917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 1271814 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a tutone movement , lever set

Changes since this report was submitted:

Factory Model changed from 4 to 6

Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 1271932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a lever set, is there anything else
is wrong concerning your information? Has the
following 17 J, Adj, safety pinion, Illinois Watch
Co. Springfield, Il. on the movement and I am
guessing it is not a Model 4. Maybe a Model 6!

Changes since this report was submitted:

Factory Model changed from 4 to 6

Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes