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Access Date: March 09, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 104
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 500138 | |
| Grade: | 104 | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | February 1883 - July 1883 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 100 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Regulator: | Wheeler | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion Adjusted Wheelers Pat. . |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 1170.104G2.18S1136.183M324.O325.L776.17J55 | |
| Database Version: | v52.622 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.30 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.91 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 6 (6.00%) | |
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Research Note: Original records suggest a split between the Model 3 and Model 2 Grade 104 at 500,300. However, movements in the 200 range have been verified as Model 2. For this reason, the runs in the database have been adjusted. #500261: Verified as 18s, Model 2, Hunting, Lever-Set, 15j [NAWCC]. #500206: Verified as 18s, Model 2, 15j [PWDB]. #500178: Verified as 18s, Model 3, Openface, 17j [eBay]. #500178: Verified as 18s, Model 3, Openface, 17j [eBay].
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
chuckjo2000 1 · August 23, 2016
Serial Number 500178 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Anonymous · August 23, 2016
Serial Number 500178 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 12, 2015
Serial Number 500154 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 17, 2015
Serial Number 500154 was reported as accurate.
Dondon 13 · January 5, 2015
Serial Number 500183 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 2, 2013
Serial Number 500114 was reported as accurate.
