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Access Date: April 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 2 1/2 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 2 1/2

Private Label(s) in Run:

Eugene Ferris - Mount Morris, N.Y.
Rail Road Standard

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 685746
Grade: 2 1/2
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 1409.G1.18S1295.182M515.H620.L974.15J217
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 13.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 46.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.081%
Registry Population: 5 (0.33%)
Research Note: Factory Records Indicate Private Labels in Run.
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 685092 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

briscoewendell 77 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 685746 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 685725 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

bcwatchman Supporter 14 · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 686489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 2 1/2-s to 2 1/2
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade 2 1/2 Pocket Watch
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