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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Private Label(s) in Run:

Independent Watch Co. - Fredonia, N.Y.
C.E. Gifford

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 181952 Question Mark
Grade: Columbia Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: January 1880 - May 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 61 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,200 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,800 (18S-M1-11J-AGK) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 501.G102.18S478.181M223.A223.K230.11J245 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 112.00 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 377.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.654% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.45% Analyzing 214 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some or all feature gilt plates and nickel balance cock
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Columbia

Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-AGK-U

Illinois Grade Columbia (All Variations): 65,300 ETP
18S: 65,300 100.00%
18s, Grade Columbia
18S-M1: 37,200 56.97%
18s, Grade Columbia, Model 1		 Other: 28,100
Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-11J: 37,200 56.97%
18s, Grade Columbia, Model 1, 11 Jewels
18S-M1-11J-AGK: 33,800 51.76%
18s, Grade Columbia, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt 		Other: 3,400
Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M1-11J-AGK-U: 33,800 51.76%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 181952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2022

Serial Number 182443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 181760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 181760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 182119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 182291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 182374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 181270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 181270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 181028 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 182433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 182143 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No.The plates and Jewel count are the same. But
The vesion I am looking at is a private lable. CE
Gifford. Possibly if you get enough info you
canestablish a CE Gifford S/N designation.
contact me any time at fordf14 *****@juno.com if
you need more info. Thanks Scott

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 182443 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch