Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1552608 (Grade 172)

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Access Date: December 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 172

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel and 12-Jewel Movements. See Research Notes.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wm. Barthman - New York - T

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1552608
Grade:	172
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1901
Run Quantity:	1,200
Grade/Model Run:	30 of 108
Grade/Model Total Production:	39,376
Size:	16s
Jewels:	11j Mixed Run
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations:	18.5, 52.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4270.172G47.16S859.164M392.H2248.L3406.11J1360
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	117.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	397.01
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.687%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.83% Analyzing 232 Sales
Research Note: Factory records indicate this run should feature 11 jewels. However, #1552217 has been verified as a private label marked "Wm. Barthman - New York - T - 12 Jewels." The upper center wheel on this movement is clearly jeweled [eBay #334379572542]. Other movements in this run have been verified to be consistent with the 11 jewel count (no upper center jewel).

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