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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Mason Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Mason

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 806
Grade: Mason
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: June 1872 - October 1872
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Uncut 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: Mason
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 6.G2.18S6.181M6.A6.K6.7J2
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.181%
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)

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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.


Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

cmdraven 3970 · August 20, 2021

Serial Number 613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 539 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

giddykippa 234 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 871 was reported as accurate.

tremendez 17 · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2017

Serial Number 897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 897 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 780 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 759 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Mason Pocket Watch