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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 183 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 183

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1480331 Question Mark
Grade: 183 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,207 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wide Bars Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: 15 Jewels.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4023.183G23.16S754.165M207.O1348.L3159.15J900 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.78 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.44 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.268% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (1.00%) 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.


Rcardkidz 4100 · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 1480041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2019

Serial Number 1480368 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 1480244 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · September 29, 2018

Serial Number 1480244 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 1480284 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 1480281 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement stamped 15 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 1480281 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 1480328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 15j
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 183 Pocket Watch