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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade America Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: America

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 401007
Grade: America
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: September 1881 - October 1881
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: America
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1027.G53.18S1001.182M386.H406.L693.7J164
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.09
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.36
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.158%
Registry Population: 4 (0.50%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4697 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 401417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 401793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2021

Serial Number 401199 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2016

Serial Number 401340 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 401760 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 401661 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plates are the same but a different regulator.
Illinois Grade America Pocket Watch