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Access Date: November 13, 2024
"6208" 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: Miller
Private Label(s) in Run:
Thos. Stephenson - Columbus, O.
Metzner - Philadelphia
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6208 | |
| Grade: | Miller | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Date: | November 1872 - January 1874 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 18 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 12,200 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 4,600 (18S-M1-15J-AGK-U) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Formal Script | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | None | |
| 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 | |
| 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: | Miller - Springfield, Ill. | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 14.G3.18S14.181M14.A14.K14.15J7 | |
| Database Version: | v52.431 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 36.73 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 123.88 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.215% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (0.50%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade Miller
Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-AGK-U
| Illinois Grade Miller (All Variations): 21,300 ETP | ||
| 18S: 21,300 100.00% 18s, Grade Miller |
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| 18S-M1: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1 |
Other: 9,100
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-15J: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
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| 18S-M1-15J-AGK: 12,200 57.28% 18s, Grade Miller, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-15J-AGK-U: 4,600 21.60% | Other: 7,600
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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.
23Greenwich Supporter 249 · August 10, 2024
Serial Number 6074 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 22, 2024
Serial Number 6489 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem Supporter 900 · December 17, 2023
Serial Number 6466 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 9, 2023
Serial Number 6859 was reported as accurate.
Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 196 · November 20, 2021
Serial Number 6001 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 9, 2021
Serial Number 6001 was reported as accurate.
mcopper 55 · June 28, 2021
Serial Number 6265 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · June 25, 2021
Serial Number 6265 was reported as accurate.
Pocket18s2002 2 · July 26, 2020
Serial Number 6678 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 13, 2020
Serial Number 6565 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 23, 2019
Serial Number 6619 was reported as accurate.
esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019
Serial Number 6208 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4045 · February 8, 2019
Serial Number 6124 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 14, 2018
Serial Number 6238 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 21, 2018
Serial Number 6585 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2018
Serial Number 6699 was reported as accurate.
Houselantiques 1 · October 31, 2017
Serial Number 6326 was reported as inaccurate.
6326, key wind, dial marked Illinois Springfield
Watch Co., large heavy coin silver case with lion
mark 1643, all three case covers are marked 1643
as well, signed Jeannot ? Metzner, case cover is
engraved with eagle and shield design, movement
not stamped with number of jewels but is jeweled
Anonymous · May 2, 2017
Serial Number 6508 was reported as inaccurate.
correct grade but private label Stephenson and
Columbus OH rather than spingfield il. Currently
on ebay
Anonymous · April 6, 2017
Serial Number 6816 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 12, 2016
Serial Number 6617 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 12, 2015
Serial Number 6822 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 4, 2015
Serial Number 6219 was reported as inaccurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 15, 2014
Serial Number 6038 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 31, 2014
Serial Number 6465 was reported as inaccurate.
1872. Probably Hunting mvt but mounted in OF
Keystone case.
Anonymous · January 11, 2014
Serial Number 6532 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 7, 2013
Serial Number 6901 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 1, 2013
Serial Number 6243 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 16, 2013
Serial Number 6624 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 21, 2012
Serial Number 6475 was reported as accurate.
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