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Access Date: May 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 104
Manufacturer: | Illinois |
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Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 500493 |
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Grade: | 104 |
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Model: | 2 |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 15j |
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Movement Configuration: | Hunting |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Plate: | Full Plate |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Login to View |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 1171.104G3.18S1137.182M434.H459.L777.15J155 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.645 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (1.67%) | ![]() |
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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Estimated Production Date, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Material, Jewel Setting, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Regulator Type, Standard Dial Type, Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings
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 105 · August 7, 2023
Serial Number 500493 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 5, 2020
Serial Number 500261 was reported as inaccurate.
pocketwatch101 111 · April 6, 2016
Serial Number 500206 was reported as inaccurate.
movement. Look closly at the center wheel it is
not jeweled. I there for think this is not a 17j
watch. Pocketwat101