Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 517831 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: April 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road King

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	517831
Grade:	65
Model:	2
Class:	3
Estimated Production Date:	March 1890
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	21 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,190
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Coarse
Regulator:	Patent
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations:	23.5, 51.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1239.65G34.18S1194.182M470.H506.L837.15J191
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	62.80
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.109%
Registry Population:	6 (2.00%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.

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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.

Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 517749 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate, except this one also is marked -
movement and dial - "Rail Road King." cheers.
duffy l.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 517749 was reported as accurate.