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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Private Label(s) in Run:

President New York

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 211678 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: September 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,150 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 100 (18S-M3-17J-ONL-U) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 588.103G13.18S564.183M139.O140.L337.17J28 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.560 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Original records indicate Model 2 with 15 Jewels. #211673: Expert Verified as openface Model 3 featuring 17 Jewels and Marked "President, New York" [NAWCC]

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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 · January 30, 2024

Serial Number 211628 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has no 5th pinion. It is a
transitional HC configuration
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

jskirk621 Supporter 24 · October 16, 2021

Serial Number 211678 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 27, 2021

Serial Number 211654 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 211673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 103 model 2, President on movement, New York
on movement.
Scrapper had it, no dial. Has gold jewel cups,
gold key guard, has 5th
pinion.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch