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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 49647
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: March 1879
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: 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: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 75.G17.18S75.181M61.A61.K61.9J17
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: #49633: Reported as "Hoyt."
#49647: Verified as "Hoyt" with 9 Jewels.
Meggers/Ehrhardt sources suggest this run is "Miller," but changed from factory records designated as "Hoyt."

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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.


RomanWatchRepair 33 · January 16, 2023

Serial Number 49633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is marked "Hoyt" and possibly 9 jewel.
Hairspring is held in a stud that is on balance
wheel cock.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Miller to Hoyt
Jewels changed from 15j to 9J
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Dave895 Supporter 90 · February 10, 2022

Serial Number 49647 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as Hoyt 9 Jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Miller to Hoyt
Jewels changed from 15j to 9J
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

RomanWatchRepair 33 · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 49633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Still "HOYT", hairspring is pinned to the cock
with a stud, not sure that it's a 15 jewel, could
be less, KW, KS,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Miller to Hoyt
Jewels changed from 15j to 9J
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch