Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2978997 (Grade 255)

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Access Date: June 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 255

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2978997
Grade:	255
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1916
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	93 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production:	33,215
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations:	2.5, 35.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9498.255G152.12S1009.121M397.O4640.P2692.17J2952
Database Version:	v52.693
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