Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 54643 (Grade Miller)

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Access Date: April 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Mixed Run: Model 2 (15-Jewel) and Model 3 (17-Jewel) Movements

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	54643
Grade:	Miller
Model:	2
Class:	3
Estimated Production Date:	November 1878 - March 1879
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,900
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j Mixed Run
Jewel Setting:	Scribed
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
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:	23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings:	Miller Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion [Some Marked "Adjusted"]
Case:	Various
Run ID:	98.G12.18S98.182M21.H20.L29.15J27
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	17.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	59.86
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.104%
Registry Population:	7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-0.88% Analyzing 54 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Miller

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-AT

Illinois Grade Miller (All Variations): 21,300 ETP
18S: 21,300 100.00% 18s, Grade Miller
18S-M2: 5,900 27.70% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 2	Other: 15,400 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J: 5,900 27.70% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 5,900 27.70% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-AT: 5,900 27.70%

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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.

Anonymous · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 54067 was reported as accurate.

oldroyal 6 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 54784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 54784 is definitely open faced 5th pinion
movement, with 17 jewels and marked adjusted.
Railroad Grade.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

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