Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1525048 (Grade 183)

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Access Date: April 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 183

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1525048
Grade:	183
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	18 of 55
Grade/Model Total Production:	17,800
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Wide Bars
Movement Signing Style:	Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Micrometric
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations:	18.5, 52.5
Movement Markings:	15 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4198.183G29.16S821.164M365.H2211.L3334.15J946
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	53.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	180.79
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.313%
Registry Population:	8 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-16.04% Analyzing 112 Sales

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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.

Kostrowski 1 · February 6, 2022

Serial Number 1525134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 1525385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JBoss starburst gold filled case Hunter, size 16
case
Gold filled case. 4 bridge gold gears, gold
bushings, nickel plate, This watch manufactured
in1900. This is probably misclassified in terms
of value. I believe it is railroad grade. The 120
year old watch is near mintgears bushings and and
balence wheel and screws. It is adjusting to 4
positions.
It is a 17 jewelled watch. The list price is
$150.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. With four positional adjustments, this watch would not have qualified for railroad service. However, it would have been accepted on most trolly systems. Please upload images of your watch for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge