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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2774936
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 8802.89G109.18S4156.186M1380.O4117.L6094.17J2675
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 7 (1.75%)

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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 · January 8, 2024

Serial Number 2774804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 2774926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 2774936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 2774695 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 2774741 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

pmtime Supporter 405 · July 3, 2019

Serial Number 2774903 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 2774968 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 2774991 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 2774991 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually 100% correct except I seriously doubt
that by 1915 a 3-position movement still qualified
on most major roads as "railroad grade." Cheers.
duffy l.
Curator Response: You are correct. This run has been updated in the database.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

PGill34 60 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 2774776 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

PGill34 60 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 2774776 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 2774776 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch