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Access Date: April 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 509
12/14s
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2903690 | |
| Grade: | 509 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1916 | |
| Run Quantity: | 20 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 6 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 570 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Bridge Plate | |
| Bridge Type: | Center | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 17.5, 50.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 9265.509G12.12S912.124M82.O4446.P2509.21J692 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.71 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5.69 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.010% | |
| Registry Population: | 2 (10.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 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.
Anonymous · November 10, 2020
Serial Number 2903688 was reported as accurate.
okiejohn 379 · June 10, 2019
Serial Number 2903690 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Private label? Both dial and movement say "Ariston
Rated U.S.A" along with that company's logo.
Appears to be a 12S according to measurement of
movement, approx 39.4 mm.
Rated U.S.A" along with that company's logo.
Appears to be a 12S according to measurement of
movement, approx 39.4 mm.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, the "Ariston" movements are a private label for Marshall Field & Co. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/trademark/73745/watch-ariston
