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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 183 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 183

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1673235 Question Mark
Grade: 183 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 55 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,800 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wide Bars Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: 15 Jewels.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4909.183G45.16S1032.164M492.H2571.L4045.15J1258 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.79 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.313% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.08% Analyzing 114 Sales Question Mark
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