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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: 61870
Grade: Stuart
Model: 2
Estimated Production Date: April 1882
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,790
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
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: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Stuart.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
["Wheelers Pat.6.22.80" on Movements with Micrometric Regulators]
Case: Various
Run ID: 135.G22.18S135.182M36.H35.L56.15J42
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031%
Registry Population: 5 (2.50%)

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 61996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 61996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 61899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 61949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 61949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 61821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Adjusted"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 61870 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked on Balance Cock;Adjusted,Gold Screws on the
Balance, Gold Jewel Settings. Rail Grade at the
Time.Plate Finish: Guilt

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 61870 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch