Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 574910 (Grade 150)

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Access Date: April 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Recessed Plate

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	574910
Grade:	150
Model:	2
Class:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1886
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	16,250
Size:	8s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	18.0, 40.5, 49.5
Case Screw Locations:	15.0, 45.0
U.S. Patents:	238464
Movement Markings:	Illinois Watch Co. Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1291.150G13.8S54.82M39.H535.L879.11J676
Database Version:	v52.633
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	49.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	165.04
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.286%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (0.30%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 150

Target Profile: 8S-M2-11J-HGL-U

Illinois Grade 150 (All Variations): 16,250 ETP

8S: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150

8S-M2: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2

8S-M2-11J: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2, 11 Jewels

8S-M2-11J-HGL: 16,250 100.00%
8s, Grade 150, Model 2, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt

8S-M2-11J-HGL-U: 16,250 100.00%

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 571749 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4102 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 574655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 573705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 573705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 574407 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 574538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 573278 was reported as accurate.

snellingt Supporter 32 · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 573216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 574824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 573983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 572775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, this one is model 8 lever set 16 size 17 Jewel
adjusted 3/4 plate private label hunter movement
( John Smyth & Co.)
Special
Chicago, ILL.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 571287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 573761 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 472 · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 574651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 571271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 573229 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Olmacangus 11 · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 571524 was reported as accurate.