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Access Date: January 01, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 204
Private Label(s) in Run:
Railroad Special
Empire Special Made By Illinois Watch Co.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 3114001 | |
| Grade: | 204 | |
| Variation: | Illinois Central | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1917 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,000 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif Caps | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Bridge Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 3.0, 38.0 | |
| Movement Markings: | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield Illinois Central 17 Jewels Double Roller |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 9742.204G28.16S2892.167M375.O4827.P2880.17J3064 | |
| Database Version: | v52.534 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.01 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 10.06 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.018% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 14 (1.40%) | |
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Research Note: Meggers/Ehrhardt record this run from factory records as Grade "204" (the only run of 16-Size Grade 204 movements). However, surviving examples appear similar to the Grade 304, suggesting this may be a transcription error.
#3114718: Private Labeled Marked "Railroad Special; 17 Jewels; Double Roller" - Dial Marked "Will. L. Fredeking - Hinton, W.Va." Nickel Plates (Not Two-Tone) [NAWCC]. #3114574: Verified as standard movement marked "Illinois Watch Co. - Springfield - 17 Jewels - Double Roller" with "Illinois" double-sunk enamel dial. |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · June 10, 2021
Serial Number 3114764 was reported as inaccurate.
Illinois Watch Co.”
Dial is labeled “Illinois Empire”
Anonymous · March 5, 2019
Serial Number 3114794 was reported as inaccurate.
Donschmid 1 · February 13, 2019
Serial Number 3114794 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 13, 2019
Serial Number 3114794 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 12, 2018
Serial Number 3114090 was reported as accurate.
steve288 264 · January 17, 2018
Serial Number 3114329 was reported as accurate.
Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 2, 2017
Serial Number 3114416 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 27, 2017
Serial Number 3114416 was reported as accurate.
oilseed Supporter 471 · March 5, 2017
Serial Number 3114699 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 10, 2016
Serial Number 3114950 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 10, 2015
Serial Number 3114398 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 21, 2015
Serial Number 3114422 was reported as accurate.
Gimparoo Supporter 703 · April 5, 2014
Serial Number 3114422 was reported as accurate.
69abody 166 · October 26, 2013
Serial Number 3114081 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 23, 2013
Serial Number 3114918 was reported as accurate.
