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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 100 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 100

Private Label(s) in Run:

Des Moines Watch Co. - Des Moines, IA
M.A. Ruger & Co. - Elmira, N.Y.
Delaware River
M. Hoffman - East Saginaw, Mich.
Queen City
Joseph Barborka - Iowa City

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 272863 Question Mark
Grade: 100 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: August 1885 - December 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,580 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse 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: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 697.100G1.18S673.182M231.H251.L427.11J392 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.76 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.12 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.43%) Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run. #272945: Verified as Marked "Delaware River" and Reported as 11 Jewels (Expert Evaluation). [NAWCC]. #M. Hoffman - East Saginaw, Mich.: Verified as Private Label Marked "M. Hoffman - East Saginaw, Mich." (Expert-Verified as 11 Jewels) [NAWCC]. #272585: Verified as Private Label Marked "Queen City" and expert-verified as 11 Jewels [NAWCC].

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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.


dcooper Supporter 230 · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 272571 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 272947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 272575 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: m. a. ruger & co. elmira, n. y.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 272876 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT FINISH: NICKEL; MARKED: DES MOINES WATCH
CO.,DES MOINES, IA., ON DIAL AND MOVEMENT
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 272515 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 272937 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

ken506marlin 85 · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 272887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 272393 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · December 31, 2012

Serial Number 272887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 100-s to 100
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Illinois Grade 100 Pocket Watch