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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: 69118
Grade: Dean
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Dean
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 158.G3.18S158.182M46.H45.L76.15J53
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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.


1whatever 50 · September 22, 2022

Serial Number 69118 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement depicted in the drawing has a
Chalmers Patent Regulator. This movement does not.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It is just a model diamgram. Jeweling differences and regulators are expected to differ within the production of a single model.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

jrog100 11 · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 69201 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

jrog100 11 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 69201 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a stem wind Key set. The movement is
marked "Dean" Face is marked "Illinois"
Springfield Watch Co. Movement is 17 jewels.
Also keywind / stem wind and lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 69172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 69021 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number 69201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 69119 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 69036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1874 key wind,model 1,marked dean
Illinois Grade Dean Pocket Watch