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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23870 Question Mark
Grade: Miller Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: November 1874 - March 1875 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,200 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Scribed Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 30.G6.18S30.181M30.A30.K30.15J10 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.215% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) Question Mark

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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.


FlameOfWrath Supporter 34 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 23788 was reported as accurate.

AWeber62 97 · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 23730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 23309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 23651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 23252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 23123 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 23525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 23525 was reported as accurate.

johnbjackson Supporter 20 · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 23525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 23844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 23880 was reported as accurate.

fabwelder 2 · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 023624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 023745 was reported as accurate.

blondie5150 1 · December 22, 2013

Serial Number 23113 was reported as accurate.

blondie5150 1 · December 22, 2013

Serial Number 23113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 23986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 23040 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 23366 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch