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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1611
Grade: Miller
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: June 1872 - December 1872
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,200
Variant Est. Production: 4,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 8.G2.18S8.181M8.A8.K8.15J4
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.215%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.80%)

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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.


Louisc1 Supporter 85 · October 13, 2022

Serial Number 1597 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

2251lyle 78 · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 1640 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 1536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 1864 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 1624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 1611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 1614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 1915 was reported as inaccurate.

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Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch