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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

Electric Railway Standard

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2149420 Question Mark
Grade: 185 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 42 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: Two-Tone 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: 6532.185G83.16S1628.165M637.O2688.L5171.17J1690 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
5 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.53% Analyzing 61 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #2149420: Verified as two-tone movement marked "Electric Railway Standard" [eBay #325346143897]

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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.


billreid 143 · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 2149420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correct except movement marked "Electric Railway
Standard" although the dial is a PL but may have
been changed from ERS dial.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325346143897
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 31, 2022

Serial Number 2149139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 22, 2019

Serial Number 2149557 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

pktwtch 2 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 2149211 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish as opposed to nickle finish .
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 2149212 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 2149212 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 2149139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch