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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3500566 Question Mark
Grade: 806 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 63 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,510 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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: Limited Approval Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class G 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: 10616.806G50.16S3258.169M395.O5511.L6548.21J979 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.00 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
442.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.765% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.74% Analyzing 441 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · October 14, 2024

Serial Number 3500396 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 96 · September 13, 2024

Serial Number 3500257 was reported as accurate.

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