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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/277827
Access Date: February 05, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Private Label(s) in Run:

F. Wiedemann & Son Cincinnati.
Golden Gate

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 277827 Question Mark
Grade: 101 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: July 1886 - January 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 102 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels 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
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Quick 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: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 718.101G123.18S693.182M241.H261.L447.11J405 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.602 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 115.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 391.16 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.677% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		3 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.34% Analyzing 305 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 101

Target Profile: 18S-M2-11J-HNL-U

Illinois Grade 101 (All Variations): 87,950 ETP
18S: 87,950 100.00%
18s, Grade 101
18S-M2: 38,500 43.77%
18s, Grade 101, Model 2		 Other: 49,450
Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M2-11J: 38,500 43.77%
18s, Grade 101, Model 2, 11 Jewels
18S-M2-11J-HNL: 38,500 43.77%
18s, Grade 101, Model 2, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-11J-HNL-U: 38,500 43.77%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 277901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement says Golden Gate Springfield, Ill.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 277848 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101-s to 101
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

ticker32 Supporter 90 · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 277848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Quick train (18,000 BPH) Transitional, Private
lable for F. Wiedemann & Son Cincinnati.





Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101-s to 101
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade 101 Pocket Watch