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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 183 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 183

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1673235
Grade: 183
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 29 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 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: 4909.183G45.16S1032.164M492.H2572.L4045.15J1259
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.29
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: 2 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.04% Analyzing 112 Sales
Research Note: #1673138: Reported as 17 Jewels.

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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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · July 16, 2018

Serial Number 1673235 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels, not 17.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · June 14, 2016

Serial Number 1673138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a very intriguing movement. Complete
unmarked except for serial number, it has 17
jewel, Getty Model but with a three-finger-bridge,
otherwise all the common Getty Model features.
But zero markings other than serial number!!
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 1673214 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 183 Pocket Watch