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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9217
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: April 1873 - August 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 17.G3.18S17.181M17.A17.K17.9J3
Database Version: v52.407
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
5 (0.50%)

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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 196 · August 10, 2024

Serial Number 9217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 9892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 9353 was reported as accurate.

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

chuck1500 112 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 9741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 9628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 9317 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 22, 2019

Serial Number 9741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 9218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 9896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 9218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 9510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 9975 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 9892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 9512 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 9899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 9012 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is not as round and is a hamilton
illinois 9012

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 9268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 9322 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch