Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1552759 (Grade 172)

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Access Date: May 10, 2025

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:	1552759
Grade:	172
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	Login to View for Free
Run Quantity:	Login to View for Free
Grade/Model Run:	Login to View for Free
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Size:	16s
Jewels:	11j Mixed Run
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Adjusted:	No
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Dial Feet Locations:	Login to View for Free
Case Screw Locations:	Login to View for Free
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4270.172G47.16S859.164M392.H2248.L3407.11J1360
Database Version:	v52.645
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.42%)
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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