Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railroad Dispatcher Official

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2268573
Grade: 185
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 30
Grade/Model Run: 58 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 25,360
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 7036.185G118.16S1874.165M763.O2973.L5461.17J1925
Database Version: v52.245
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: 1 (3.33%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Joef21 162 · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 2268573 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no markings for adjusted other than the word
adjusted. Also marked " Railroad Dispatcher
Official" Came in a labeled " Illinois Watch co.
Springfield" salesman sample case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4 Bridge
Illinois Grade 185 Pocket Watch