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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Private Label(s) in Run:

Emperor
American Star

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2272738
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 36 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 7057.89G62.18S3877.186M1130.O2981.L5482.21J425
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 5 (2.50%)

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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 · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 2272788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is, THE AMERICAN STAR marked on movement
and has original dial marked, THE AMERICAN STAR,
ILLINOIS WATCH CO. TWENTY ONE JEWELS.

CJEmpire3 105 · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 2272738 was reported as accurate.

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

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 2272611 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 2272611 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 2272610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All details match except that plate is marked
"Adjusted" and "Emperor".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 2272696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a Bunn Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch