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

Grade: 173

Private Label(s) in Run:

Washington Watch Co. - Liberty Bell

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1747734
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 40
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,490
Variant Est. Production: 18,370 (16S-M5-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 3.5, 37.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 5138.173G154.16S1159.165M391.O1929.L4273.15J1318
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 55.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 187.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.325%
Registry Population: 1 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 144 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 173

Target Profile: 16S-M5-15J-ONL-U

Illinois Grade 173 (All Variations): 47,319 ETP
16S: 47,319 100.00%
16s, Grade 173
16S-M5: 18,490 39.08%
16s, Grade 173, Model 5		 Other: 28,829
Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M5-15J: 18,370 38.82%
16s, Grade 173, Model 5, 15 Jewels		 Other: 120
Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M5-15J-ONL: 18,370 38.82%
16s, Grade 173, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M5-15J-ONL-U: 18,370 38.82%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.

Radiotron Supporter 48 · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 1747734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Washington Watch Co. Liberty Bell 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Illinois Grade 173 Pocket Watch