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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: 406540
Grade: America
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: June 1882 - July 1882
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: America
Springfield, Ill.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1047.G65.18S1021.183M298.O299.L708.7J181
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.062%
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.53% Analyzing 59 Sales

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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.


RandysOldStuff 49 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 406637 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 406540 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has an arm that anchors the end of the
hairspring, also is key wind or stem wound.
Illinois Grade America Pocket Watch