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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1913001 Question Mark
Grade: 89 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 180 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 119 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5704.89G26.18S3558.186M896.O2237.L4638.17J1388 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.14% Analyzing 272 Sales 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 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 1913101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is two-tone movement marked The Queen
Extra, N. Gamse New York U.S.A.
same on dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This private label has already been noted for the run. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 1913087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

SKIDOGG 2 · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 1913087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 1913097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also "The Queen Extra N. Gamse New
York U.S.A" with matching dial. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

rocket00 236 · May 1, 2014

Serial Number 1913103 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 1913103 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is well described, but the one I have is
a private label watch "The Queen Extra" N. Gamse
New York.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch