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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 340090
Grade: Columbia
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: August 1881 - September 1881
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,150
Variant Est. Production: 16,850 (18S-M2-11J-HGL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 921.G119.18S896.182M340.H360.L618.11J467
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
184.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.319%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 25, 2023

Serial Number 340686 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · February 4, 2022

Serial Number 340440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 27, 2021

Serial Number 340107 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 340792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Longhunter56 13 · June 28, 2018

Serial Number 340090 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 3, 2018

Serial Number 340151 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

2have1ovakind 4 · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 340886 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade - Columbia in your Overview and my watch has
marked on the movement : Railway
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 21, 2016

Serial Number 340686 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 340237 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 340925 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has different regulator assembly than pictured and
is marked Cleveland
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

jakester1042 93 · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 340883 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch