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Grade: A. Lincoln

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2342785
Grade: A. Lincoln
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Total Production: 13,560
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Pinstripe
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Movement Markings: A. Lincoln
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield.
Adjusted
5 Positions
21 Jewels
Double Roller
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Verifications & Observations

2342001
Verification Serial Map
2343000
  • November 5, 2018:
    Serial Number 2342871 was reported as accurate
  • July 27, 2018:
    Serial Number 2342747 was reported as accurate
  • March 27, 2018:
    Serial Number 2342372 was reported as accurate
  • November 24, 2017:
    Serial Number 2342114 was reported as accurate
  • May 12, 2017:
    Serial Number 2342078 was reported as accurate
  • harris498
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    July 9, 2016:
    Serial Number 2342769 was reported as accurate
  • March 1, 2015:
    Serial Number 2342493 was reported as accurate
  • March 1, 2015:
    Serial Number 2342493 was reported as accurate
  • July 17, 2014:
    Serial Number 2342536 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Plate design is as shown in the photos. Movement
    finish is Nickel. The rest seems to be correct.
  • Richantiques
    10
    July 1, 2014:
    Serial Number 2342641 was reported as accurate
  • March 28, 2014:
    Serial Number 2342687 was reported as accurate
  • November 24, 2013:
    Serial Number 2342390 was reported as accurate
  • August 29, 2013:
    Serial Number 2342625 was reported as accurate
  • June 27, 2013:
    Serial Number 2342815 was reported as accurate
  • December 30, 2012:
    Serial Number 2342989 was reported as accurate
  • August 8, 2012:
    Serial Number 2342631 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: all 21 jewel A Lincoln Grade Illinois are RailRoad
    Grade watches.
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
    Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
    Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
  • April 17, 2012:
    Serial Number 2342715 was reported as accurate
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
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