Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 235777 (Grade 101)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Private Label(s) in Run:

Independent - Fredonia, N.Y.

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	235777
Grade:	101
Model:	1
Class:	5
Estimated Production Date:	May 1881 - October 1881
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production:	30,620
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Coarse
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	O-36.5, H-51.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	644.101G68.18S620.181M249.A249.K256.11J339
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	92.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	311.08
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.539%
Registry Population:	23 (0.77%)
Research Note: #234313: Verified as Private Label Marked "Independent - Fredonia, N.Y." with black "HB" (Howard Brothers) dial [NAWCC]. #234779: Verified as Marked "Standard."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 101

Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-ANK-U

Illinois Grade 101 (All Variations): 87,950 ETP
18S: 87,950 100.00% 18s, Grade 101
18S-M1: 30,620 34.82% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1	Other: 57,330 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-11J: 30,620 34.82% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1, 11 Jewels
18S-M1-11J-ANK: 30,620 34.82% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Nickel
18S-M1-11J-ANK-U: 30,620 34.82%

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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 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 234408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2023

Serial Number 234408 was reported as accurate.