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Access Date: April 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1722565
Grade: 173
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 89 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,829
Variant Est. Production: 28,229 (16S-M4-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 18.5, 52.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5042.173G146.16S1107.164M534.H2631.L4177.15J1293
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 86.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 292.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.507%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.46% Analyzing 153 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 173

Target Profile: 16S-M4-15J-HNL-U

Illinois Grade 173 (All Variations): 47,319 ETP
16S: 47,319 100.00%
16s, Grade 173
16S-M4: 28,829 60.92%
16s, Grade 173, Model 4		 Other: 18,490
Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M4-15J: 28,229 59.66%
16s, Grade 173, Model 4, 15 Jewels		 Other: 600
Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M4-15J-HNL: 28,229 59.66%
16s, Grade 173, Model 4, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
16S-M4-15J-HNL-U: 28,229 59.66%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

rjandladyj 189 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 1722565 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a hunter movement. Pictures uploaded
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4

Deere51 102 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 1722613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4

rjandladyj 189 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 1722565 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch