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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Time King Illinois, Supreme Illinois Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3945001 Question Mark
Grade: 706 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 124 of 163 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going 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: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11285.706G140.16S3593.169M545.O6069.L6770.19J614 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
809.10 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.401% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.00% Analyzing 308 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 · May 17, 2024

Serial Number 3945359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 3945506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 3945069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 3945936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 3945870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 3945889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2018

Serial Number 3945588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 3945931 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 406 · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 3945046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 3945827 was reported as accurate.

gcassidy 19 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Final: the term " Railroad Grade " did not come
about until 1930 after Webb Ball originated the
standard's. Thanks

gcassidy 19 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade, " adjusted " was referring to heat
, cold & isochronism. and the six positions a
watch could be placed in. this watch was 5 total
"adjusted & 3 position "

gcassidy 19 · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the time king 16s, 19 j, lever set, open face,
double roller, adjusted 3 position, was a railroad
grade in 1921. my watch also is dead on 24/7 &
runs with my best quartz, this may be why Illinois
named it the "Time King".

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 3945032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels : 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 3945032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 3945686 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 3945985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 706 says it is 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch