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Posted 5 months ago
kfrye1975
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This is what I know--1902-1916 era pocket watch from the Illinois Watch Company. Wadsworth Referee warranted 20 years case 2982232, double roller with 21 ruby jewels and the serial number is 1522913 also another number inside was 189 and it is gold plated wearing in spots. Adjusted 6 position. fair condition with a porcelain movement. I understand this may be a railroad pocket watch. It also runs beautifully.According to the serial number 1522913 you listed your watch is:
Grade: 189
Ruby Jewels
Movement Serial Number:1522913
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Model: 5
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Positions: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Notes: Possible Bridge Plate Design. Getty Model.
Dave
Illinois Pocket WatchesFounded in 1870 in Springfield, Illinois, the Illinois Watch Company sold i…
kfrye1975,
According to the serial number 1522913 you listed your watch is:
Grade: 189
Ruby Jewels
Movement Serial Number:1522913
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Model: 5
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Positions: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Notes: Possible Bridge Plate Design. Getty Model.
Dave
I would love to see a picture of the movement! Beautiful watch... Thanks for sharing it!!