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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2645
Grade: Stuart
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: October 1872 - December 1877
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 801
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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: Stuart.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
["Wheelers Pat.6.22.80" on Movements with Micrometric Regulators]
Case: Various
Run ID: 10.G2.18S10.181M10.A10.K10.15J6
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 7 (1.40%)

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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 20, 2023

Serial Number 2675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 2658 was reported as accurate.

traingal 2 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 2589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 2569 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 2892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 2553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 2645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2014

Serial Number 2792 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 2548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 2974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch, the movement is marked
"Adjusted."

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 2852 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually it's not really inacurate, it is a Stuart
grade, but just two things: the plates are gilded
and this one is marked adjusted on the balance
cock.
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch