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Access Date: May 06, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
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 |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 272887 | |
| Grade: | 100 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | August 1885 - December 1885 | |
| Run Quantity: | 700 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 13 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,580 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 697.100G1.18S673.182M232.H252.L427.15J71 | |
| Database Version: | v52.249 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.76 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 26.12 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.045% | |
| Registry Population: | 9 (1.29%) | |
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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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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 9 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 223 · 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
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
