Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Texan

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3122968
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 163
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 9762.706G43.16S2897.169M256.O4838.L6311.21J778
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
809.10
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.401%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)

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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 14, 2017

Serial Number 3122957 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 3122966 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The TeXan's were all model 9 (not model 7). so
the listing IS correct. go see the American
pocket Watch Vol 2, Illinois Private label (Texan)
page 257. Texan (16S-21J-ON9L-ATP-"706")(ea471)

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 3122966 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Model 7, 21 jewel "Texan," adjusted
"temp. and positions," bridge model, stem wind,
lever set nickel plate Reed regulator. Cheers.
duffy l.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 3122914 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch