23Greenwich · August 10, 2024
Serial Number 6074 was reported as accurate.
Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://new.pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/6208
https://new.pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/6208
Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Miller
We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number.
"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.
"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.
Private Label(s) in Run:
What is a Private Label?
- Thos. Stephenson - Columbus, O.
- Metzner - Philadelphia
- Isham & Co, Titusville PA
- Thos. Stephenson - Columbus O
What is a Private Label?
| Manufacturer: | Illinois | ? |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6208 | ? |
| Grade: | Miller | ? |
| Model: | 1 | ? |
| Class: | 3 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1872 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 17 of 18 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 12,200 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 4,600 (18S-M1) | ? |
| 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 | ? |
| Wind Mechanism: | 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: | Miller - Springfield, Ill. | ? |
| Case: | Various | ? |
| Run ID: | 14.G3.18S14.181M14.A14.K14.15J7 | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| Members Only Data. Login or create a free account to unlock. | ||
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: | 5 (0.50%) | ? |
Continue Your Research
Population Registry for This Run
Total Known Population In Run 5/1,000
Percentage of Total Run 0.50%
|
There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. |
Improve the Database
Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?
Does this information describe your movement accurately?
Verification reports help confirm surviving examples and flag data that needs further research.
Verification Reports for this Run
The following reports have been submitted by members in reference to this production run. These reports help verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research.
Anonymous · June 22, 2024
Serial Number 6489 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem · December 17, 2023
Serial Number 6466 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 9, 2023
Serial Number 6859 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Bostonjoe · November 20, 2021
Serial Number 6001 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 9, 2021
Serial Number 6001 was reported as accurate.
mcopper · June 28, 2021
Serial Number 6265 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 · June 25, 2021
Serial Number 6265 was reported as accurate.
Pocket18s2002 · July 26, 2020
Serial Number 6678 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · June 13, 2020
Serial Number 6565 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · December 23, 2019
Serial Number 6619 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
esoxhunter · June 8, 2019
Serial Number 6208 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
cmdraven · February 8, 2019
Serial Number 6124 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · June 14, 2018
Serial Number 6238 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · April 21, 2018
Serial Number 6585 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · January 2, 2018
Serial Number 6699 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Houselantiques · October 31, 2017
Serial Number 6326 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Signed Metzner , Philadelphia, Patent Pinions, 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
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · May 2, 2017
Serial Number 6508 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: A watch with that serial that appears to be correct grade but private label Stephenson and Columbus OH rather than spingfield il. Currently on ebay
Curator Response: Verified as a private label for Thos. Stephenson, Columbus, O.; Illinois Model 1, Gilt Plates, 15-Jewels [eBay #282454690425]
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · April 6, 2017
Serial Number 6816 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · January 12, 2016
Serial Number 6617 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · February 12, 2015
Serial Number 6822 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · January 4, 2015
Serial Number 6219 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Nathan · September 15, 2014
Serial Number 6038 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Either to Adaptable
Anonymous · January 31, 2014
Serial Number 6465 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Mvt. is gilt. Serial #6465 is accurate & dates to 1872. Probably Hunting mvt but mounted in OF Keystone case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable
Anonymous · January 11, 2014
Serial Number 6532 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement is gilt and open faced. Not hunting
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable
Anonymous · October 7, 2013
Serial Number 6901 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable
Anonymous · June 1, 2013
Serial Number 6243 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable
Anonymous · May 16, 2013
Serial Number 6624 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable
Anonymous · May 21, 2012
Serial Number 6475 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Configuration changed from Hunting to Adaptable