Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 787599 (Grade 140)

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Illinois Watch Co. Hunting Pocketwatch 7 Jewel c1888 1/67360, Grade 140, Class 7

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Access Date: March 12, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 140

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	787599
Grade:	140
Model:	1
Class:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	6,600
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 85
Grade/Model Total Production:	67,350
Variant Est. Production:	59,050 (6S-M1-7J-HGL)
Size:	6s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	7.5, 40.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations:	19.5, 49.5
U.S. Patents:	340386, 345193
Movement Markings:	Illinois Watch Co. Springfield Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1564.140G13.6S72.61M72.H730.L1103.7J268
Database Version:	v52.622
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	202.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	684.35
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.185%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	31 (0.47%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	9.52% Analyzing 149 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 140

Target Profile: 6S-M1-7J-HGL-U

Illinois Grade 140 (All Variations): 67,350 ETP
6S: 67,350 100.00% 6s, Grade 140
6S-M1: 67,350 100.00% 6s, Grade 140, Model 1
6S-M1-7J: 67,350 100.00% 6s, Grade 140, Model 1, 7 Jewels
6S-M1-7J-HGL: 59,050 87.68% 6s, Grade 140, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt	Other: 8,300 Other Configs or Unclassified
6S-M1-7J-HGL-U: 59,050 87.68%

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · October 9, 2024

Serial Number 783795 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 789143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2023

Serial Number 788962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 787843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MY WATCH IS 17 JEWELS SN 787843 NOT 7 JEWEL!

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.