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Access Date: January 14, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Miller
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 53056 | |
| Grade: | Miller | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1880 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 9 of 18 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 12,200 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 7,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Scribed | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Train: | Coarse | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade Classification: | Class C | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | O-36.5, H-51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Miller Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion [Some Marked "Adjusted"] |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 95.G9.18S95.181M68.A68.K68.15J24 | |
| Database Version: | v52.555 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 36.75 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 123.88 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.215% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (0.45%) | |
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Research Note: Original records indicate Model 1. However, #53056 has been verified as a transitional Model 2.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Miller
Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT
| Illinois Grade Miller (All Variations): 21,300 ETP | ||
| 18S: 21,300 100.00% 18s, Grade Miller |
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| 18S-M1: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1 |
Other: 9,100
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-15J: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
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| 18S-M1-15J-AGK: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-15J-AGK-AT: 7,600 35.68% | Other: 4,600
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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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 1 image.
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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.
Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 202 · December 11, 2021
Serial Number 52951 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 25, 2020
Serial Number 52932 was reported as inaccurate.
Key Set
Anonymous · December 14, 2019
Serial Number 52951 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 9, 2019
Serial Number 52674 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 633 · January 30, 2019
Serial Number 53056 was reported as inaccurate.
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Billlechner 1 · November 14, 2018
Serial Number 52708 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 14, 2018
Serial Number 52708 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 17, 2018
Serial Number 52192 was reported as accurate.
Douggull 1 · March 20, 2017
Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 6, 2017
Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 9, 2016
Serial Number 52932 was reported as accurate.
daddo46 992 · December 4, 2015
Serial Number 52100 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 25, 2015
Serial Number 52741 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 19, 2013
Serial Number 52656 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 21, 2013
Serial Number 52802 was reported as accurate.
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