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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 189
Ruby Jewels
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1516904 | |
| Grade: | 189 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 7 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 580 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Bridge Plate | |
| Bridge Type: | 3-Finger | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 18.5, 52.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4165.189G7.16S804.164M361.H2207.L3301.21J149 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.74 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5.79 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.010% | |
| Registry Population: | 7 (7.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · May 7, 2022
Serial Number 1516962 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Hi, this one is marked 21 Ruby jewels adjusted,
(but not marked safety pinion) and this one is a
fishscale damaskeening.
(but not marked safety pinion) and this one is a
fishscale damaskeening.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Anonymous · May 7, 2022
Serial Number 1516962 was reported as accurate.
23Greenwich Supporter 189 · March 31, 2021
Serial Number 1516904 was reported as accurate.
rad291 Supporter 20 · May 15, 2018
Serial Number 1516907 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
jacobwalls07 143 · May 18, 2017
Serial Number 1516904 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
repairman 4 · August 17, 2015
Serial Number 1516928 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
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