Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/7917/movement
Access Date: November 25, 2024
"7917" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Hoyt
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7917 | |
| 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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15.G2.18S15.181M15.A15.K15.9J2 | |
| Database Version: | v52.462 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (1.30%) | |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 18S-M1-9J-AGK: 14,400 96.00% 18s, Grade Hoyt, Model 1, 9 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-9J-AGK-U: 14,400 96.00% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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 4075 · August 10, 2023
Serial Number 7726 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 17, 2022
Serial Number 7263 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · May 17, 2022
Serial Number 7265 was reported as accurate.
Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 197 · December 5, 2021
Serial Number 7714 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · November 10, 2021
Serial Number 7459 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · 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.
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.
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.
