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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Mixed Run: Models 1, 2, and 3

Private Label(s) in Run:

Iowa Watch Co. - "Lincoln"
Charles Sumner - Boston
Governor
President New York
Boston
B.O. (Baltimore & Ohio)
Potter
H.J. Badwell - Lynn. Mass.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 210583
Grade: 103
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: February 1880 - March 1880
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 581.103G6.18S557.181M241.A241.K248.15J59
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.14
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.026%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
Research Note: #210,044: Model 2, #210,432: Model 3, #210,583: Model 1

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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 · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 210186 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Every thing looks correct except the main plate
has BO marked on it . This is for Baltimore& Ohio
RR

hawk613 Supporter 32 · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 210476 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label: Governor, Boston
Everything else is accurate including Key Wind

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 210583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label
President - New York

pmwas1 97 · September 1, 2017

Serial Number 210583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement configuration: hunting (sw/ls)
Private label Charles Sumner, Boston

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 210612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 210445 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 210445 is PL for Iowa Watch Co. "Lincoln"

pocketwatch101 111 · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 210769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 210010 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch