Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3114001 (Grade 204)

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Access Date: May 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.

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3114001
Grade:	204
Variation:	Members Only Data
Model:	7
Estimated Production Year:	Members Only Data
Run Quantity:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Run:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Total Production:	Members Only Data
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style:	Members Only Data
Movement Inlay Color:	Members Only Data
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Members Only Data
Adjusted:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade:	Members Only Data
Dial Feet Locations:	Members Only Data
Case Screw Locations:	Members Only Data
Movement Markings:	Members Only Data
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9742.204G28.16S2892.167M375.O4826.P2879.17J3066
Database Version:	v52.642
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.40%)
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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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.

Note: Movement is labeled “Empire Special Made By
Illinois Watch Co.”
Dial is labeled “Illinois Empire”

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 3114794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is not tu-tone

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.