Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2149548 (Grade 185)

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Access Date: November 27, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

Electric Railway Standard

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2149548
Grade:	185
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1909
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	42 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production:	25,360
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Barrel:	Going
Adjusted:	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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6532.185G83.16S1628.165M637.O2688.L5171.17J1690
Database Version:	v52.467
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 (1.00%)
Research Note: #2149420: Verified as two-tone movement marked "Electric Railway Standard" [eBay #325346143897]

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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