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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Dean

Private Label(s) in Run:

Western Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 60898
Grade: Dean
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Dean
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 125.G1.18S125.181M78.A78.K78.15J37
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.025%
Registry Population: 9 (1.00%)

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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.


nicnic Supporter 378 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 60192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 60573 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 60898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 60898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 60595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 60112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 60669 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked western watch co.
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Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 60644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 60595 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · November 6, 2015

Serial Number 60382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2015

Serial Number 60664 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 60239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 60212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2012

Serial Number 60239 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch