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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

989 Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2049528 Question Mark
Grade: 185 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 73 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6196.185G47.16S1480.165M559.O2522.L4947.17J1577 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.584 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
76.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
257.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.446% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (3.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.53% Analyzing 61 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run. Some finished with a gilt and nickel damaskeening pattern. Standard nickel damaskeening has also been verified in the run.

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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.


Huggs3 Supporter 144 · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 2049540 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · February 12, 2022

Serial Number 2049490 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is two tone gilt and nickel.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 2049522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 2049599 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 2049528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: additional: marked 989 Special otherwise it seems
accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 2049509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 989 Special, otherwise correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 2049406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3 finger bridge getty model marked 989 special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch