Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 7714 (Grade Hoyt)

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Access Date: December 10, 2023

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From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Private Label(s) in Run:

A. Rinck - 448 State St - Chicago

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	7714
Grade:	Hoyt
Model:	1
Estimated Production Date:	January 1872 - April 1873
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,400
Size:	18s
Jewels:	9j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	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:	Hoyt Springfield, Ill. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15.G2.18S15.181M15.A15.K15.9J2
Database Version:	v51.902
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	42.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	146.24
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.253%
Registry Population:	13 (1.30%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Hoyt

Target Profile: 18S-M1-9J-AGK-U

Illinois Grade Hoyt (All Variations): 15,000 ETP
18S: 15,000 100.00% 18s, Grade Hoyt
18S-M1: 14,400 96.00% 18s, Grade Hoyt, Model 1	Other: 600 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M1-9J: 14,400 96.00% 18s, Grade Hoyt, Model 1, 9 Jewels
18S-M1-9J-AGK: 14,400 96.00% 18s, Grade Hoyt, Model 1, 9 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-9J-AGK-U: 14,400 96.00%

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