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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 55193
Grade: Stuart
Model: 3
Estimated Production Date: April 1879
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 1.5, 21.5, 38.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Stuart
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 101.G11.18S101.183M9.O10.L31.17J7
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.021%
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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