Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Time King Illinois, Supreme Illinois Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3945942
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 124 of 163
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
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: 11271.706G140.16S3579.169M534.O6054.L6756.19J614
Database Version: v52.235
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.54% Analyzing 304 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 · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 3945506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 3945069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 3945936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 3945870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 3945889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2018

Serial Number 3945588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 3945931 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 3945046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 3945827 was reported as accurate.

gcassidy 19 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Final: the term " Railroad Grade " did not come
about until 1930 after Webb Ball originated the
standard's. Thanks

gcassidy 19 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade, " adjusted " was referring to heat
, cold & isochronism. and the six positions a
watch could be placed in. this watch was 5 total
"adjusted & 3 position "

gcassidy 19 · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 3945557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the time king 16s, 19 j, lever set, open face,
double roller, adjusted 3 position, was a railroad
grade in 1921. my watch also is dead on 24/7 &
runs with my best quartz, this may be why Illinois
named it the "Time King".

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 3945032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels : 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 3945032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 3945686 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 3945985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 706 says it is 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch