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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Columbia Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Columbia

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 340090 Question Mark
Grade: Columbia Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: August 1881 - September 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 51 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,150 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,850 (18S-M2-11J-HGL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Columbia
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 921.G119.18S896.182M339.H359.L618.11J468 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.64 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
184.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.319% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark

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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 1132 · 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