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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Production Inconsistent with Factory Records. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 302104
Grade: Miller
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: April 1883
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,200
Variant Est. Production: 7,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Miller
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
[Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 787.G43.18S762.181M273.A273.K280.15J93
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.215%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Factory records designate this run as "Miller" grade. However, #302104 has been verified as marked "Bunn," consistent with the Key-wind, Key-set Model 1 Bunn classification [eBay #124184866161].

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4701 · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 302104 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is marked BUNN. and not Miller as stated.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #124184866161]

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 302151 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch