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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 249300 Question Mark
Grade: 101 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: December 1881 - May 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 30,620 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 661.101G83.18S637.181M254.A254.K261.11J356 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
92.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
311.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.539% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.60%) 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.


Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 249391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2022

Serial Number 247851 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face 5th pinion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Transition to Key
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 4, 2021

Serial Number 249391 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Transition to Key
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 247402 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Transition to Key
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 247315 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SERIAL # 247,315 IS A 11 JEWEL TRANSITIONAL LEVER
SET MV'T.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 249794 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 249794 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 249813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 249813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 249112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 249112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Dustinandrews2 1 · July 16, 2017

Serial Number 248540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 248911 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

staschcollectables 28 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 247598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 21, 2016

Serial Number 249278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

von1943 Supporter 376 · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 249397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

von1943 Supporter 376 · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 249397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 249397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 249397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 24, 2015

Serial Number 247153 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 248109 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 249635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 248700 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 249458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 249458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 249458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 249196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch