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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 55193 Question Mark
Grade: Stuart Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: April 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Stuart
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 101.G11.18S101.183M9.O10.L31.17J7 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.021% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (2.00%) 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.


ngupaan 95 · August 26, 2018

Serial Number 55199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: These are a 5th Pinion Open Face Configuration
17 Jewels also, as they are Jeweled both sides of
the 5th Pinion arbor
As you can see clearly also, that the other
number #55193 reported from this run shows the 5th
pinion Jewelled
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 55193 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch, Serial # 55193, has a Stuart Grade,
Model 3 (Transition) Movement marked "Adjusted" on
the balance bridge. Additionally, this movement
is configured in open-face.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Miller to Stuart
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch