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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sears, Roebuck & Co. Special - Chicago, U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1660843 Question Mark
Grade: 64 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4859.64G178.18S3262.185M484.H2538.L3996.17J994 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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4 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.74% Analyzing 158 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1660955: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" (Private Label for "Sears, Roebuck & Co."). #1660937: Reported as 17 Jewels (Private Label marked "Sears Special").
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Train, Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations

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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 · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 1660937 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sears special 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 1660937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 1660583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: i have the same watch as the other commentor
below, mine also being marked 17 jewel.mine also
has extra fancy dial ,skeletenized fancy gold
hands and elaborate engraved hunter case,gold or
gold filled ?
i can find no case markings. movement marked s+r
co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

jbrossar 22 · October 3, 2015

Serial Number 1660531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number range also includes several
private label series watches. I have movement #
1660531, a stamped 17 Jewel Illinois Private Label
for Sears and Roebuck. Your records indicate 15
jewel only.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch