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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 509 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 509

12/14s

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ariston Rated U.S.A

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2903690 Question Mark
Grade: 509 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 570 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 17.5, 50.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9275.509G12.12S912.124M82.O4456.P2509.21J692 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.71 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.69 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (10.00%) Question Mark

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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 397 · 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.
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
Illinois Grade 509 Pocket Watch