Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 806

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3500339
Grade: 806
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 63
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,510
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval
Railroad Grade Classification: Class G
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 10602.806G50.16S3244.169M384.O5497.L6534.21J978
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
442.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.765%
Registry Population: 10 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.41% Analyzing 427 Sales

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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 · February 19, 2024

Serial Number 3500394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 3500485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 3500549 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 3500187 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 3500473 was reported as accurate.

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

Wbridg10 111 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 3500473 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 3500339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SANTA-FE-SPECIAL-ILLINOIS
-GOLD-FILLED-POCKET-WATCH-21J-RUNS/122585412714?ss
PageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438
.l2649 shows nickel plates, not two-tone. Steel
work is gold-tone.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 3500278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 3500566 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement plates are two-tone. Plate finish is a
nickel metal color. Engraved lettering is
gold-tone.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch