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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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2539001
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 64 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 8004.89G94.18S4062.186M1293.O3602.L5832.17J2337
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 263 Sales
Research Note: #2539057 Verified as Marked "Pennsylvania Special; Adjusted; 17 Jewels; 3 Positions" with a two-tone pattern (wide wavy stripes inside circle). [eBay #183024054424]

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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 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number 2539014 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 2539067 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

slitvinoff 18 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 2539067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch grade is Pennsylvania Special. Three
stars Rarity.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 2539067 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 · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 2539067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has a different pattern two tone & is
stamped 'Pennsylvania Special'....
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