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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Hoyt

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. B. Smith - Oakland, Ogn.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 39748 Question Mark
Grade: Hoyt Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 9j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hoyt
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 53.G14.18S53.181M52.A52.K52.9J14 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.253% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark

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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 · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 39782 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4045 · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 39697 was reported as accurate.

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

jskirk621 24 · October 15, 2021

Serial Number 39613 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 39952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 39076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 39076 was reported as accurate.

Wadepinter 1 · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 39094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 39534 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 39288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 39378 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 39378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 39955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 39915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 39626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face, not hunter
Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch