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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 60 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 60

Possible Mixed Run. Please See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 707025
Grade: 60
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 46
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 1448.60G26.18S1330.182M526.H635.L996.15J225
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 44.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 149.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.259%
Registry Population: 7 (0.44%)
Research Note: #707025: Reported as a Grade 4 "Railroader" movement. The previous run [705001-706500] is recorded in factory records as Grade 4, consistent with the "Railroader" movement. It is possible the factory decided to expand that run or recorded the runs incorrectly.
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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.

Rickglick1 Top Contributor Supporter 18 · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 707025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Grade 4 Railroader, like
SN#701025, but the serial number on my watch is
definitely #707025.
Thanks. Rickglick1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 708031 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

cardwell1020 1 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 707757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 60 Pocket Watch
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