Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 508617 (Grade 150)

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Vintage 1884 Illinois Solid 14k Tricolor Gold Pocket Watch Running 70.2 grams

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Access Date: December 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	508617
Grade:	150
Model:	2
Class:	5
Estimated Production Date:	August 1885
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	7 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	16,250
Size:	8s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	18.0, 40.5, 49.5
Case Screw Locations:	15.0, 45.0
U.S. Patents:	238464
Movement Markings:	Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1226.150G7.8S28.82M13.H495.L827.11J655
Database Version:	v52.515
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	48.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	165.04
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.286%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	23 (0.77%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 150

Target Profile: 8S-M2-11J-HGL-U

Illinois Grade 150 (All Variations): 16,250 ETP

8S: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150

8S-M2: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2

8S-M2-11J: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2, 11 Jewels

8S-M2-11J-HGL: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt

8S-M2-11J-HGL-U: 16,250 100.00%

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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.

Rcardkidz 4100 · June 9, 2024

Serial Number 508459 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 510721 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4100 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 510060 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 510516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 509774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 508474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 508976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 509699 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 509221 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 510445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 508860 was reported as accurate.