Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 159617 (Grade 1)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 1

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	159617
Grade:	1
Model:	1
Estimated Production Date:	August 1880 - July 1881
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	22 of 39
Grade/Model Total Production:	24,800
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Coarse
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings:	Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	439.1G36.18S416.181M203.A203.K210.7J125
Database Version:	v52.449
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	74.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	251.93
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.436%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 1

Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-AGK-U

Illinois Grade 1 (All Variations): 52,100 ETP
18S: 52,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 1
18S-M1: 24,800 47.60% 18s, Grade 1, Model 1	Other: 27,300 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-7J: 24,800 47.60% 18s, Grade 1, Model 1, 7 Jewels
18S-M1-7J-AGK: 24,800 47.60% 18s, Grade 1, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-7J-AGK-U: 24,800 47.60%

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