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Access Date: December 03, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 104
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 500493 | |
| Grade: | 104 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | February 1883 - October 1883 | |
| Run Quantity: | 300 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 400 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Regulator: | Wheeler | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinoin Wheelers Pat. 6.22.80. |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 1171.104G3.18S1137.182M434.H459.L777.15J155 | |
| Database Version: | v52.479 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.20 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.96 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.007% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (1.67%) | |
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Research Note: #500363: Verified as Private Label (Grade 104) Marked "C. Bradford" [NAWCC]. 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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 104
Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-AT
| Illinois Grade 104 (All Variations): 500 ETP | |
| 18S: 500 100.00% 18s, Grade 104 |
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| 18S-M2: 400 80.00% 18s, Grade 104, Model 2 |
Other: 100
Other Models or Unclassified |
| 18S-M2-15J: 400 80.00% 18s, Grade 104, Model 2, 15 Jewels |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HNL: 400 80.00% 18s, Grade 104, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HNL-AT: 400 80.00% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 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.
Carrato 96 · August 7, 2023
Serial Number 500493 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 7, 2023
Serial Number 500493 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 5, 2020
Serial Number 500261 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 15j hunting
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
pocketwatch101 111 · April 6, 2016
Serial Number 500206 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Illinos Sn50026. I posted a photo of the
movement. Look closly at the center wheel it is
not jeweled. I there for think this is not a 17j
watch. Pocketwat101
movement. Look closly at the center wheel it is
not jeweled. I there for think this is not a 17j
watch. Pocketwat101
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The 5th pinion is jeweled on both upper and lower, resulting in 17 total jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Anonymous · July 15, 2012
Serial Number 500405 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 19, 2012
Serial Number 500336 was reported as accurate.
