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"5187" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Currier

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5187 Question Mark
Grade: Currier Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: October 1872 - December 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 31 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,700 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Currier
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13.G3.18S13.181M13.A13.K13.11J3 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.368% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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.


23Greenwich Supporter 243 · June 28, 2024

Serial Number 5319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 5579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2021

Serial Number 5294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2021

Serial Number 5579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 5070 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 398 · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 5873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 5294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 5831 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 5645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 5645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 5388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 5468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 5294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 5740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 5359 was reported as accurate.

staschcollectables 28 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 5463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 5529 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 5187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 5995 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 5589 was reported as accurate.

chaunsey 1 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 5631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 5631 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 5975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish = gilt
adjusted = no

rocket00 236 · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 5871 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 5674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 5968 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Currier Pocket Watch