Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2143989 (Grade 185)

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Access Date: December 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

Burlington Watch Co.

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2143989
Grade:	185
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1909
Run Quantity:	1,090
Grade/Model Run:	40 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production:	25,360
Size:	16s
Jewels:	19j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Block (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Micrometric
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations:	3.5, 37.5
Movement Markings:	Burlington Watch Co. Chicago, U.S.A. 19 Jewels Adjusted to Temperature And Positions Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6519.185G78.16S1622.165M634.O2679.L5160.19J100
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	76.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	257.62
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.446%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.46%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-6.80% Analyzing 107 Sales
Research Note: Factory records suggest this run is Grade 175. However, the features are more consistent with the Grade 185 designation and correctly match the typical 16-Size 19-Jewel "Burlington Watch Co." movement sold at the time.

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