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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Stuart Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Stuart

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 86
Grade: Stuart
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: December 1871 - October 1872
Run Quantity: 101
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 801
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Stuart.
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
["Wheelers Pat.6.22.80" on Movements with Micrometric Regulators]
Case: Various
Run ID: 1.G1.18S1.181M1.A1.K1.15J1
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 4 (3.96%)

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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.


Anonymous · August 11, 2022

Serial Number 44 was reported as accurate.

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

vtoldstuff 1 · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 86 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 4 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 27 was reported as accurate.

12watch Supporter 25 · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 1 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 101 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Mason to Stuart
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 22 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 10 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 4 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 4 was reported as inaccurate.

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