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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: 3448
Grade: Hoyt
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: May 1872 - February 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 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: 11.G1.18S11.181M11.A11.K11.9J1
Database Version: v52.270
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: 4 (0.40%)

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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.


nicnic Supporter 386 · April 28, 2023

Serial Number 3448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 3164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 3770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 3938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2021

Serial Number 3465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 3833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 3833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 3595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 3309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 3064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 3253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 3444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 9J

Anonymous · June 22, 2016

Serial Number 3444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 9J

Anonymous · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 3369 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's close. 15 jewels

txtimefan Supporter 101 · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 3832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular piece has 11 Jewels. It has a
Gilt movement finish. Everything else looks
correct including the low serial number, 3832.

Anonymous · December 22, 2013

Serial Number 3832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 3430 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Hoyt Pocket Watch