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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3448 Question Mark
Grade: Hoyt Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: May 1872 - February 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion 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: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11.G1.18S11.181M11.A11.K11.9J1 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.537 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) 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.


nicnic Supporter 406 · April 28, 2023

Serial Number 3448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 3164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 3770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 3938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2021

Serial Number 3465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 3833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 3833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 3595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 3309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 3064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 3253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 3444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 9J

Anonymous · June 22, 2016

Serial Number 3444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 9J

Anonymous · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 3369 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's close. 15 jewels

txtimefan Supporter 101 · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 3832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular piece has 11 Jewels. It has a
Gilt movement finish. Everything else looks
correct including the low serial number, 3832.

Anonymous · December 22, 2013

Serial Number 3832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 3430 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch