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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

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: 7769
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: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35
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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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.


Rcardkidz 3436 · August 10, 2023

Serial Number 7726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 7263 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 7265 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 5, 2021

Serial Number 7714 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 7459 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 7917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 7498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 7478 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

1whatever 50 · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 7435 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 7748 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 7748 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 7748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 7498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 7748 was reported as accurate.

Wesman6 1 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 7912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 7574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2017

Serial Number 7875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2016

Serial Number 7950 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 7826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 7290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 7290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 7875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 7588 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch