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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Miller

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 55981
Grade: Miller
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Date: March 1880 - April 1880
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 13 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"]
Case: Various
Run ID: 107.G18.18S107.181M72.A72.K72.15J32
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.73
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: 2 (0.67%)

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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 · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 55785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 55809 was reported as accurate.

mdeshaies 40 · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 55809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 55972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2012

Serial Number 55906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: additional info; movement is key wind/key set gilt
finish and adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · April 17, 2012

Serial Number 55906 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Miller Pocket Watch