Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23788 (Grade Miller)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23788
Grade:	Miller
Model:	1
Class:	3
Estimated Production Date:	November 1874 - March 1875
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production:	12,200
Variant Est. Production:	7,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Scribed
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Coarse
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class C
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings:	Miller Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion [Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case:	Various
Run ID:	30.G6.18S30.181M30.A30.K30.15J10
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	36.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	123.88
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.215%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (0.40%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Miller

Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT

Illinois Grade Miller (All Variations): 21,300 ETP
18S: 21,300 100.00% 18s, Grade Miller
18S-M1: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1		Other: 9,100 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-15J: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels
18S-M1-15J-AGK: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT: 7,600 35.68%	Other: 4,600 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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