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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Dean

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 64730
Grade: Dean
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 147.G2.18S147.181M81.A81.K81.15J47
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.21
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: 6 (1.20%)
Research Note: #64698 (Originally Serial #61698): Verified as Marked "Stuart" and "Adjusted" on top plate with Wheeler's patent regulator. Center wheel jeweled. The "1" in the serial number has been changed to a "4." The original serial number (#61698) correctly corresponds to a run of Stuart movements.

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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 · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 64912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 64933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2015

Serial Number 64698 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J pendant wind, grade Stuart, wheelers regulator

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 64789 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch