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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
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Access Date: November 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 606 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 606

Mixed Run: 19-Jewel and 21-Jewel Examples Reported

Private Label(s) in Run:

Capitol
Stewart Special
The Fifth Avenue
The Manhattan

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3980001 Question Mark
Grade: 606 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,810 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 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: 11323.606G43.16S3618.167M628.O6107.P3989.19J623 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 28.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 96.54 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.167% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		16 (1.78%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.04% Analyzing 156 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 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 3980699 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 90 · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 3980797 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This example is labeled "The Manhattan" for N.
Gamse, New York on dial & movement. Movement is
labeled "21 Jewels".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 2, 2022

Serial Number 3980258 was reported as accurate.

kstefan 16 · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 3980412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 3980686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 3980164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 3980792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 3980311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 3980686 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j not 19

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 3980715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2015

Serial Number 3980083 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 19 jewels and not 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 3980652 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

irishred 38 · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 3980303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

wfcsoftball 105 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 3980303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 3980012 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 19 jewel 3 position "The Fifth Avenue"
Model 9. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 3980596 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

CDangle 5 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 3980196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Change 21 jewels to 19 jewels. Add "Illinois
Stewart Special".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

rjrake 62 · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 3980643 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 3980787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 3980577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Engraved on the works is 21 Jewels. Also engraved
Capital.
Illinois Grade 606 Pocket Watch