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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bates Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bates

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 37137
Grade: Bates
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: May 1875
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
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: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Bates
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 50.G1.18S50.181M50.A50.K50.7J19
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100%
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)

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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 21, 2021

Serial Number 37137 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 21, 2021

Serial Number 37137 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 37322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 37526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 37182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 37258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 37399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 37982 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bates Pocket Watch