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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade America Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: America

Iowa Watch Company

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 197995
Grade: America
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: September 1881
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 32
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: America
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 539.G51.18S516.181M229.A229.K236.7J160
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
158.43
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.274%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 73 Sales

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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.


Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 197920 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT FINISH: GILT; UNADJUSTED

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 197928 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade America Pocket Watch