Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Private Label(s) in Run:

General

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 320187
Grade: 103
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: January 1881 - September 1881
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,250
Variant Est. Production: 3,750 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-A)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 861.103G31.18S836.182M311.H331.L564.15J123
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.075%
Registry Population: 4 (1.00%)
Research Note: #320187: Verified as Model 3 Keywind movement marked "General."

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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 7, 2023

Serial Number 320163 was reported as accurate.

Robbybob1 7 · September 13, 2022

Serial Number 320187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch marked "General". This watch is a Model 3,
with 16 jewels. It has a jeweled 5th pinon to
convert it from a hunting configuration to an open
face configuration. Illinois ledger info has only
3 watches built in this configuration, and the
only example known.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · September 3, 2022

Serial Number 320187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face 5th pinion model with 17 jewels (at
least 16), marked "General". Otherwise as
described.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · June 26, 2022

Serial Number 320187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 320336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has a beautiful Fish Scale Pattern on the
movement and it has Commodore Perry written on the
movement and a very unusual regulator and you turn
a screw to adjust the time keeping.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 320280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 320280 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has a single sunk face, It has the 1st
model adjustment style bar, it does have the
additional screw on the plate as shown in 322779
picture. it has a Dueber solid 14k Hunter case.
Illinois Grade 103 Pocket Watch